Terry McLaurin Injury Update
Terry McLaurin’s status for Week 7 was unfortunately sealed on Friday: he’s out again. Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that the star receiver will miss Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, his fourth straight absence since injuring his right quadriceps in Week 3 against the Raiders.
You could feel Quinn’s frustration when he spoke about it not the angry kind, more the empathetic one. “It’s tough for him because he’s working at it hard,” he said. And honestly, you can imagine how maddening that must be for McLaurin, a player who thrives on quick bursts, sharp turns, sudden stops the exact movements you can’t fake or rush when your quad is still tender. He’s been jogging, running some routes, even testing acceleration, but according to Quinn, he’s just “not all the way there yet.” That phrase feels like both realism and hope.
Washington’s offense has somehow managed to keep afloat without him putting up over 24 points in their last three games, but it’s not quite the same spark. McLaurin is one of those players who makes third downs less nerve-racking. Now, the Commanders’ receiving corps looks patched together: Deebo Samuel is still hobbling through a heel issue, Noah Brown’s on injured reserve, and newcomers are being thrown in midstream. It’s messy in a very human way.
Underneath all the numbers, there’s this simple image that sticks McLaurin on the sideline, helmet in hand, urging his teammates on even while he can’t take a snap himself. If you've ever tried to sit still while your friends played without you, even in a schoolyard game, you know that feeling. Washington now faces Dallas without their captain-like receiver, hoping next week finally brings better news. Maybe Week 8 will be that turning point. For now, patience is the hardest drill in the playbook.
Disclaimer:
All information is based on official team reports and media statements as of October 2025. Player availability and recovery timelines are subject to change.
