Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Terry McLaurin Ruled Out Against Colts After Hamstring Setback
Terry McLaurin hurt his hamstring during Friday practice.
The Washington Commanders first listed him as questionable, but later decided he would not play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
McLaurin has gained more receiving yards than anyone else on Washington this season.
He also had a strong game last week, catching a touchdown pass.
Washington will also be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota may have fewer familiar targets to throw to.
Other receivers, including Stefon Diggs and rookie Antonio Williams, could get more chances.
Tight end Chig Okonkwo is returning after missing two games with a hamstring injury.
Washington ruled wide receiver Terry McLaurin inactive for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts after a hamstring injury in Friday practice.
McLaurin had been listed as questionable, and optimism that he could play faded by Saturday afternoon.
He leads Washington with 141 receiving yards and had six catches for 77 yards and a touchdown in last week’s 33-31 win over Seattle.
Starting quarterback Jayden Daniels is also out, leaving backup Marcus Mariota without Washington’s leading yardage receiver.
Antonio Williams, Dyami Brown, Trey Burks and Stefon Diggs could take on larger roles; tight end Chig Okonkwo is returning from a hamstring injury.
- Who
- Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders; McLaurin is ruled out.
- What
- McLaurin will miss the game after a hamstring setback in practice.
- When
- The injury occurred during Friday practice; the game is Sunday.
- Where
- The Washington Commanders' game against the Indianapolis Colts.
- Why
- The Commanders ruled McLaurin inactive after his hamstring injury did not improve as hoped.
- Opponent
- Indianapolis Colts
- Injury
- Hamstring injury suffered in Friday practice
- Status
- Ruled inactive for Sunday
- Season receiving yards
- 141, leading Washington
- Last game
- Six catches, 77 yards and one touchdown in a 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks
- Other unavailable starter
- Quarterback Jayden Daniels
- Returning player
- Tight end Chig Okonkwo, back after missing two games with a hamstring injury