Commanders lose Terry McLaurin to knee injury in 23-17 defeat by 49ers
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off with a left knee injury early in the Washington Commanders' 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and will miss an undetermined period.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin left the field early in the first quarter of Monday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers after his left knee gave way while planting his foot. He remained on the field for several minutes before a cart arrived; he climbed onto it under his own power, his leg secured in an air cast, and was escorted off by players from both teams.
McLaurin had recorded one catch for 27 yards before the injury. Head coach Dan Quinn said the team had no details at the time but expressed concern that the injury could be significant and confirmed McLaurin was ruled out.
The loss dropped Washington to a 1-4-1 record, leaving the team at the bottom of the NFC East. The 49ers improved to 6-0, the league’s best record. The Commanders, who have been dealing with injuries including a recent hamstring issue that sidelined McLaurin for a game in London, now face additional challenges for quarterback Jayden Daniels as the season progresses.