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Terry McLaurin Out for Season With Torn Patellar Tendon

Dan Quinn confirmed the diagnosis Tuesday after Washington’s leading receiver injured his left knee against San Francisco.

By TSP Staff
Terry McLaurin wears a Washington Commanders cap and No. 17 jersey.
Terry McLaurin during Washington’s game against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium on October 11, 2026. · Credit: Taylor Sims/Washington Commanders

Terry McLaurin will miss the rest of the 2026 season after tearing the patellar tendon in his left knee, Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn confirmed Tuesday, October 20.

The receiver was injured while cutting on a route in the first quarter of Monday’s 23-17 loss to San Francisco. He was taken off the field on a cart with his left leg in an air cast after making one catch for 27 yards.

“He’s a captain and one of our real leaders,” Quinn said, according to the Commanders’ account. “And so, we’re all here to support him.”

McLaurin, 31, finished with 15 receptions for a team-leading 230 yards and one touchdown. He had already missed Washington’s Week 4 game against Indianapolis with a hamstring injury.

Stefon Diggs, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown and rookie Antonio Williams are among Washington’s receiving options. Quinn also identified practice-squad receivers Van Jefferson and Jaden Bradley as possible call-ups, without announcing a roster move.

The Commanders enter their bye week at 1-4-1 following the loss.