Is Terry McLaurin’s Season in Jeopardy? The Commanders’ star wide receiver, Terry McLaurin, has been downgraded to a non-participant in Thursday’s practice, raising serious concerns about his availability for upcoming games. This comes after McLaurin was limited in Wednesday’s session—his first practice since Week 3—following a quadriceps injury sustained during a daring dive for the end zone against the Raiders. With only 10 catches for 149 yards this season, his absence could significantly impact Washington’s offense. But here’s where it gets controversial: Could the team’s cautious approach with McLaurin’s injury be a strategic move to preserve him for later in the season, or is this a sign of a more serious setback? And this is the part most people miss: Injuries like these often reveal deeper issues in a team’s training or recovery protocols. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel remains sidelined with a heel injury, despite his four catches for 15 yards in Monday’s loss to the Bears. Defensive end Dorance Armstrong (hamstring) and running back Chris Rodriguez (calf) also missed practice for the second straight day, while tight end Zach Ertz returned to full participation after resting his shoulder. On a brighter note, guard Sam Cosmi, quarterback Jayden Daniels, and cornerback Jonathan Jones were full participants, with Cosmi and Jones nearing the end of their 21-day return-to-practice window. As the Commanders navigate this wave of injuries, one question lingers: How will these absences reshape their strategy moving forward? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think the team is handling these injuries effectively, or is there room for improvement?
