Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin runs the ball against Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao. Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Commanders get hint on Terry McLaurin status for Week 4 vs. Falcons

Originally posted on Washington Commanders on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Sep 24, 2025 12:57 PM ET

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is going into Week 4 with a quad injury, severely hurting his chances to play against the Atlanta Falcons.

While McLaurin isn't practicing to begin the week, his status for the matchup against the Atlanta Falcons is still up in the air.

Dan Quinn says WR Terry McLaurin will not practice today, but they won't have a firm answer on his game status until Friday.
— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) September 24, 2025

McLaurin could play vs. Falcons

McLaurin suffered his Week 3 injury against the Las Vegas Raiders on a play that nearly scored a long touchdown. He finished the game with three catches for 74 yards.

Not having McLaurin would be a devastating loss for a Commanders offense in need of a No. 1 wide receiver. Without him, pressure would mount for Deebo Samuel, rookie Jaylin Lane, an injured Noah Brown and second-year pro Luke McCaffrey.

Kickoff between the Commanders and Falcons is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.