Commanders WR Terry McLaurin out for rest of season with torn patellar tendon
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Key Points:
- Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin suffered a torn patellar tendon, confirmed after tests on Tuesday, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season.
- McLaurin, 31, will undergo surgery and has already missed games this season due to a hamstring injury; this is the most severe injury of his career.
- The Commanders, now 1-4-1 after a loss to the 49ers, will rely on Stefon Diggs as the primary target for quarterback Jayden Daniels, with Dyami Brown, Antonio Williams, and Treylon Burks stepping into larger roles.
- The team is struggling offensively and recently placed lead running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve, compounding their injury challenges.
- Despite recent losses, Washington remains in contention within the NFC East, where all four division teams have struggled, with the Giants leading the division at 3-2-1.
