Terry McLaurin to Miss Season After Patellar Tendon Tear

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will miss the rest of the season after tearing his patellar tendon, coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday. Quinn said McLaurin is expected to undergo surgery. The diagnosis follows McLaurin’s left-knee injury during Washington’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday. He was carted off the field with an air cast and ruled out for the remainder of the game. The injury occurred in the first quarter as he ran a route near the sideline while covered by San Francisco cornerback Deommodore Lenoir. Quinn’s Tuesday update replaced the uncertainty that followed the game, when he said the team feared the injury could be significant and planned further testing. The diagnosis and season-ending outlook have been reported through Quinn’s statement; no separate medical documentation was provided. McLaurin had one catch for 27 yards before leaving Monday’s game. In five appearances this season, he had recorded 15 receptions for 230 yards and one touchdown, according to reports. He missed Washington’s Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts with a hamstring injury and returned the following week. The 31-year-old is a two-time Pro Bowler and...