The Commanders got hit with a gut punch right before their big London game against the Colts. Star wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who wasn’t even on the injury report until Friday, suddenly popped up, now listed as questionable for Sunday’s matchup. He was limited in practice by a hamstring injury, and we all know how those late-week injury additions can spell trouble.
The Last-Minute Hamstring That Could Sink Them
Seriously, a hamstring popping up on Friday? That’s never good news, especially when you’re flying across the pond for a game that the Commanders desperately want to win for their second straight W. McLaurin’s absence, even a potential one, forces the team to shift gears, probably putting a ton more pressure on Stefon Diggs to lead that receiver group. It’s a massive curveball for a team trying to find some momentum early in the season. You just hate to see a key player like McLaurin get dinged up so unexpectedly.
This Isn’t Even the Worst Of It
And get this, it’s not just McLaurin! The Commanders are dealing with a brutal injury list already. Running back Rachaad White is officially out with a shoulder injury after missing three straight practices, which is a huge blow to their run game. But wait, there’s more. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is ruled out with a left elbow issue, guard Sam Cosmi won’t play due to a concussion and throat injury, and safety Nick Cross is out with an illness. On top of all that, safety Percy Butler is also questionable with a concussion. This team is absolutely banged up going into Sunday.
The Commanders are set to face the Colts in London on Sunday, and they’re really trying to string together a second straight win. But with McLaurin potentially sidelined and so many other key guys already ruled out, it’s going to be an uphill battle across the pond. They’ve gotta find a way to step up and make something happen with the guys they have available.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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