Terry McLaurin Returns to Boost Commanders Ahead of Chiefs Showdown
After weeks of battling through injuries and offensive struggles, the Washington Commanders are finally catching a break — and it couldn’t come at a better time. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin, one of the team’s most dependable offensive weapons, has officially been cleared to play in Monday night’s highly anticipated matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
This will mark the first time since Week 3 that both McLaurin and Deebo Samuel will take the field together. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that both players were full participants in practice all week and are “ready to go.” It’s a much-needed spark for a Commanders team that has been desperate for offensive consistency.
McLaurin has been sidelined for four straight games due to a nagging quad injury he sustained while trying to score against the Las Vegas Raiders. After weeks of recovery and light practice, he finally returned to full form this week, saying he feels back in rhythm after some intense route-running sessions. “It’s just about getting back into football movements again,” McLaurin explained. “It’s not really rust, just rhythm — and I’ve had a couple of really good days to get that back.”
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Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel, who filled in admirably during McLaurin’s absence, is also returning from a heel injury that kept him out of last week’s 44–22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Samuel, who already has 315 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season, said his heel is “not an issue” anymore and that he’s “ready to rock out” alongside McLaurin.
Their return completely changes the complexion of Washington’s offense. Having both receivers back not only opens up more of the playbook but also forces opposing defenses — especially one as strategic as Kansas City’s — to spread their coverage. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury noted, “There are certain coverages teams just don’t play when you have guys like that on the field. They open things up for everyone.”
However, the Commanders still have challenges to manage. Starting quarterback Jayden Daniels remains out with a hamstring injury, meaning veteran Marcus Mariota will make his third start of the season. Tight end Colson Yankoff is also sidelined, and defensive lineman Daron Payne is questionable with a toe injury.
Even with those setbacks, the mood in Washington’s camp is noticeably more optimistic. The team’s injury report is finally shrinking, and the return of two of their top playmakers could be the turning point the Commanders need to get their season back on track.
As they prepare to face the Chiefs — a team with one of the league’s top offenses and defenses — McLaurin and Samuel’s presence could make all the difference. For the Commanders, it’s not just about having their stars back. It’s about rediscovering the offensive rhythm that’s been missing for over a month — and doing it under the bright lights of Monday Night Football.
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