Terry McLaurin left Monday night's loss to the 49ers in a cart with his left knee in an air cast. The Commanders receiver took the injury during the game and didn't return. Washington will get more answers Tuesday when McLaurin undergoes additional testing.
The timing stings for a Commanders team already fighting to stay in the playoff mix. McLaurin has been their most reliable pass catcher all season. His absence for any extended stretch reshapes what offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury can do downfield and forces other receivers into bigger roles immediately.
The team won't know the severity until the tests come back, but carting a player off with an air cast on his leg never signals good news. McLaurin's availability for next week remains completely up in the air.