John Keim
Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin was in search of extra opinions on his injured quad, leaving his standing for Sunday's recreation at Atlanta unsure, a supply advised ESPN's Adam Schefter.
If McLaurin cannot play, it will add to a rising record of accidents for the 2-1 Commanders, who aren't but certain about quarterback Jayden Daniels' availability for the Falcons recreation. Daniels didn't play within the 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, and his standing is also unsure for Sunday.
Coach Dan Quinn mentioned Monday that he would have extra data on the injured gamers Wednesday, after permitting for docs to deal with them — or in McLaurin's case, to get extra data.
McLaurin injured his quad with 4 minutes, 47 seconds left within the third quarter vs. Raiders. He lunged for the top zone to attempt to full a 57-yard landing catch and run, however nook Kyu Blu Kelly grabbed him as McLaurin twisted to the correct facet and dove.
Officers initially dominated it a landing and McLaurin bounced as much as have fun. A replay overturned the rating, giving Washington the ball on the 1-yard line, from the place it scored once more for a 34-10 lead.
McLaurin didn't return to the sport however remained on the sideline in uniform — and later jogged to the top zone after receiver Luke McCaffrey caught his first profession landing move to retrieve the ball.
McLaurin has not missed a recreation since Week 16 of the 2020 season, enjoying in 72 consecutive regular-season video games. He has 10 catches for 149 yards and no touchdowns this season after lacking all of coaching camp resulting from a contract scenario that wasn't resolved till he signed an extension on Aug. 25.
If he cannot play it will be one other blow to the Commanders' offense. Tight finish John Bates (groin) and receiver Noah Brown (groin) didn't play vs. the Raiders. They misplaced operating again Austin Ekeler (Achilles) for the season. They're additionally nonetheless awaiting the return of beginning proper guard Sam Cosmi, who stays on the bodily unable to carry out record whereas recovering from a torn ACL in mid-January.
In the meantime, they've positioned three defensive starters on injured reserve: finish Deatrich Clever Jr., nook Jonathan Jones (hamstring) and security Will Harris (fractured fibula). Clever is out for the season.
