Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin left Monday night’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens with a toe injury, and it appears the injury happened on a play late in the first half.
McLaurin was on the field for all four of Washington’s offensive drives in the first half. He caught 3 passes for 39 yards. After he made the third catch, McLaurin’s foot appeared to bend awkwardly underneath him as Ravens linebacker Kristian Welch was dragging the Pro Bowl wideout to the turf.
The Commanders announced during halftime that McLaurin had suffered a toe injury and would not return. X-rays came back negative.
While it is good news that McLaurin did not suffer a fracture or break, toe injuries can often become problematic for wide receivers and skill position players. If McLaurin has something like turf toe, he might have to sit out for several weeks. That would put his availability for Week 1 in jeopardy.
McLaurin is Washington’s best offensive player. He has three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons after logging 77 catches for 1,191 yards and 5 touchdowns last year.
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