John Keim has covered the Washington Commanders for ESPN since 1994. In a rough season, dogged by injuries, he still reports with fervor about his team. As an author and writer, Keim has written four books and hosts ‘The John Keim Report’ on ESPN Richmond radio. He’s been doing in-depth breakdowns of all the players, like this one on wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
Though his performance clearly waned, McLaurin didn’t miss another snap after returning to the field following a four-game absence but continued to have his health questioned. During a recent game, he might have re-injured the same right quadriceps. Even with this injury, McLaurin ended the game with three receptions for 54 yards including an 11-yard touchdown grab. His performance reflected resilience, as he expressed optimism about his injury status.
“I’ll see how it progresses from there.” – Terry McLaurin
Adding to the team’s challenges, left tackle Laremy Tunsil was ruled out of a recent game after suffering a hamstring injury midway through the first quarter. Tunsil came back for one series in the second quarter but was forced out again. His absence put a big hole in a shaky offensive line. Brandon Coleman really came on and stepped up and filled that void, starting all 12 games at left tackle in 2024.
Chief among those challenges is the malaise caused by injury plaguing the Commanders this campaign. Nine key players have been injured, defined as having missed at least four games. This trend deepens worries about the team’s overall depth and on-field quality as they play through these physical attrition issues.
As the season progresses, both Keim and fans will be keeping a close eye on the recovery processes of these pivotal players. With important divisional matchups coming up, the Washington Commanders will need their full roster to stay competitive in the league.
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