# McLaurin tears patellar tendon

Sports · Heat 1.1 / 10 · 2 shows · 12m airtime

On October 21, Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin tore his patellar tendon against the San Francisco 49ers and was ruled out for the season. He had been carted off early in the game and appeared to be wearing an air cast. The discussion so far centers on how Washington replaces him, with Stefon Diggs the leading internal option and trade targets floated as alternatives. Nothing has been settled beyond the injury and the season-ending designation.

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## Segments

- [The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL](https://boilpoints.com/u/theathleticfootballshowashowaboutthenfl), 2026-10-20, 20:42 to 26:00: **Works through Washington's replacements**. Turns to Washington's offense after McLaurin's injury and notes he was carted off early wearing what looked like an air cast, then works through the replacements - Diggs, Antonio Williams, Conquo - and the offensive line penalties that killed drives. New angle: McLaurin was carted off early in the game and appeared to be wearing an air cast.
- [Nightcap](https://boilpoints.com/u/nightcap), 2026-10-21, 32:33 to 39:04: **Debates who replaces McLaurin as the top target**. Reacts to McLaurin's season-ending patellar tendon tear and debates whether Stefon Diggs can carry the No. 1 role. Argues Washington must trade for a vertical threat, floats Brian Thomas Jr., Jeudy and Jennings, and links the tear to McLaurin's hamstring problems. New angle: Terry McLaurin tore his patellar tendon against the 49ers and is out for the season.