Terry McLaurin carted off with knee injury during Commanders game
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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field with a left knee injury during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on October 19, 2026. McLaurin sustained the injury while running a route, reportedly buckling his knee non-contact. He was quickly ruled out for the game and placed in an aircast as he left the field. His absence leaves a significant gap in the Commanders' offense, with Stefon Diggs expected to take on a larger role moving forward.
- •McLaurin was injured during the first quarter of the game.
- •He was carted off the field and ruled out for the rest of the game.
- •The injury is described as a left knee issue, details remain unclear.
- •Stefon Diggs is expected to lead receiving efforts with McLaurin sidelined.
- •The Commanders were trailing 13-3 at the time of McLaurin's injury.
- 2:20 AMESPN — Commanders' McLaurin carted off with knee injury, ruled out for MNF
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Just a Complete Nightmare,’ ‘Prayers Up’ — Chad Johnson, NFL World Deeply Worried As Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Suffers ‘Serious’ Injury vs. 49ers
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders WR Terry McLaurin suffered left knee injury, ruled out vs. 49ers
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Terry McLaurin ruled out quickly due to left knee injury
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders WR Terry McLaurin carted off field with a knee injury vs. 49ers
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders WR Terry McLaurin carted with knee injury
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Terry McLaurin injury update: Commanders WR leaves 49ers game
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Terry McLaurin injury: Commanders WR carted off after grabbing knee in Week 6
"The Washington Commanders have already dealt with injuries to their quarterbacks, Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota, in the 2026 season, but with Daniels back, things were looking up. But their bad injury luck continued as star wide receiver Terry McLaurin went down with an apparent knee injury and was carted off the field.
"Second quarter update: The Commanders quickly ruled McLaurin out for the rest of the game. They described it as a knee injury. Stefon Diggs is their leading receiver now that McLaurin is out for the game. Antonio Williams, Dyami Brown, and Treylon Burks all could see passes in their direction. Tight end Chig Okonkwo is […]
"(AP) — Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin was taken off the field on a cart after an injury to his left knee.McLaurin was running a pattern in the first quarter Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers when he went down with the injury.
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External links- ESPNOct 20, 2026, 2:20 AMCommanders' McLaurin carted off with knee injury, ruled out for MNF
Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field with his left leg in an air cast after injuring his knee in the first quarter of Monday night's game against the 49ers.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 1:34 AM‘Just a Complete Nightmare,’ ‘Prayers Up’ — Chad Johnson, NFL World Deeply Worried As Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Suffers ‘Serious’ Injury vs. 49ers
The Washington Commanders have already dealt with injuries to their quarterbacks, Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota, in the 2026 season, but with Daniels back, things were looking up. But their bad injury luck continued as star wide receiver Terry McLaurin went down with an apparent knee injury and was carted off the field.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 1:17 AMCommanders WR Terry McLaurin suffered left knee injury, ruled out vs. 49ers
Commanders wide receiver Terry. McLaurin suffers knee injury vs 49ers and is ruled out for the remainder of the game.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 1:15 AMTerry McLaurin ruled out quickly due to left knee injury
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin left the Week 6 game midway through the first half due to a left knee injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 1:04 AMCommanders WR Terry McLaurin carted off field with a knee injury vs. 49ers
(AP) — Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin was taken off the field on a cart after an injury to his left knee.McLaurin was running a pattern in the first quarter Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers when he went down with the injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 1:04 AMCommanders WR Terry McLaurin carted with knee injury
The team has ruled out McLaurin, who was injured in the first quarter.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 1:03 AMTerry McLaurin injury update: Commanders WR leaves 49ers game
Well, this is awful.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 12:59 AMTerry McLaurin injury: Commanders WR carted off after grabbing knee in Week 6
Second quarter update: The Commanders quickly ruled McLaurin out for the rest of the game. They described it as a knee injury. Stefon Diggs is their leading receiver now that McLaurin is out for the game. Antonio Williams, Dyami Brown, and Treylon Burks all could see passes in their direction. Tight end Chig Okonkwo is […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 12:58 AMCommanders star Terry McLaurin carted off after knee injury early in matchup vs. 49ers
Terry McLaurin was carted off in an air cast after going down early on Monday night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 12:55 AMTerry McLaurin injury update as Commanders WR carted off on 'Monday Night Football'
Latest updates on Terry McLaurin after the Commanders wide receiver suffered an apparent knee injury during "Monday Night Football" vs. 49ers.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 12:51 AMTerry McLaurin injury update: Latest news on Commanders WR’s status in Week 6 game
Terry McLaurin is dealing with an injury in the first quarter of the Week 6 game.
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