Washington Commanders Expect Week-to-Week Absence for Terry McLaurin Amid Quad Injury

The Washington Commanders will be without wide receiver Terry McLaurin for their Week 4 game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a quad injury, with head coach Dan Quinn describing his status as week-to-week. McLaurin, who suffered the injury in Week 3, has been ruled out but is not expected to be placed on injured reserve, which means he could return sooner rather than later. McLaurin sought multiple medical opinions, including from a top core muscle specialist, but will not require surgery, a relief for the team given the typical lengthy recovery from such procedures. With McLaurin sidelined, Deebo Samuel is expected to step into the No. 1 wide receiver role, supported by rookie Jaylin Lane, second-year pro Luke McCaffrey, and veteran Chris Moore. The Commanders are also dealing with injuries to quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Noah Brown, making depth and adaptability crucial for upcoming games. Despite these setbacks, the team has maintained a positive outlook on their offensive system's ability to adapt and perform.