Is Terry McLaurin playing this week? Latest news, updates on Commanders star's status for Week 4 vs. Falcons

Through three games, the Washington Commanders have dealt with their share of injuries.

After losing franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels in Week 2, the team may now be without star wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who was hurt in Sunday’s win.

McLaurin is coming off a career year in 2024 and entered the season fresh off a new contract following a training camp holdout. The 30-year-old was expected to be Daniels’ top target, but both could be sidelined in the early part of the season.

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After going down, McLaurin's status for the Commanders' Week 4 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons is in question. Here is the latest on whether or not McLaurin will be on the field against Atlanta on Sunday.

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Is Terry McLaurin playing this week?

McLaurin has been ruled out for Week 4, and he will not play against the Falcons.

On Thursday, Sept. 25, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported it is “not looking good” for Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin to play Sunday. The long-term outlook remains positive, however, as the injury is not expected to require surgery.

After Sunday’s game in Atlanta, Washington will travel west to face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5 on Oct. 5.

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What is Terry McLaurin's injury?

McLaurin's injury has been diagnosed as an undetermined quad injury.

The injury likely occurred in the third quarter of Washington's Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. McLaurin was dragged down at the end of a long reception, and the tackle is what appears to have caused the injury.

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The play was ruled short of a touchdown, and McLaurin headed to the sideline. He did not return to the game following that tackle and was held out of Washington's next practices.

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Commanders wide receiver depth chart

McLaurin is Washington’s No. 1 receiver, but his potential absence could be softened by Deebo Samuel Sr., who is in his first season with the franchise. The Commanders are also monitoring wideout Noah Brown, who is working through an injury of his own.