Wide receiver Terry McLaurin will miss a third straight game because of a quad injury, but fortunately for the Washington Commanders, his return may not be far off.
NFL Networkâs Tom Pelissero reported Sunday that McLaurin could be back in Week 7.
âThere have been no setbacks,â Pelissero said. âHeâs just working his way through his rehab. McLaurin does have a chance to be back next week.â
The Commanders (3-2) host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.
McLaurin Making Progress in Practice
McLaurin sat out most of training camp while pushing for a new contract. The two-time Pro Bowler had 10 catches for 149 yards over the first three games before hurting his quad in a Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
After not practicing all week, McLaurin was officially ruled out on Saturday by head coach Dan Quinn.
While thereâs optimism that McLaurin will be ready to go for a key NFC East matchup in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys, he’ll still need to show progress in practice over the next few days in order to get the green light to play.
During a portion of Saturdayâs practice, McLaurin, 30, was seen running sprints on a side field â an encouraging sign as he works his way back.
Coming off his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season, McLaurin signed a three-year, $96 million extension in August.
Commanders Expected to Be Without Multiple Receivers
The Commanders also ruled out receiver Noah Brown (groin/knee), while Deebo Samuel (heel) did not practice Thursday or Saturday but is expected to play Monday despite being listed questionable.
Samuel has been the Commandersâ most productive receiver since being acquired in an offseason trade with the San Francisco 49ers. The All-Pro has been targeted a team-high 38 times, resulting in 30 catches for 300 yards and three touchdowns. Heâs also rushed for 46 yards and a score.
Brown, who famously caught a Hail Mary touchdown to beat the Bears last October, hurt his groin in a Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers but only returned to practice this week. Evidently, heâll need more time before he can fully return to action.
âHe did have a good week in the individual work, but heâs just not there yet,â Quinn said, via ESPNâs John Keim.
With McLaurin and Samuel still sidelined, Luke McCaffrey is shaping up to be the No. 2 receiver behind Samuel.
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