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Growing Commanders Injury Report Raises Concern as Hamstring Injuries Ground Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin

The Washington Commanders face major offensive hurdles as both Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin miss practice with hamstring injuries ahead of Week 5.

By King W. Motley III · DC Sports King

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 6:32 AM

Key Things to Know

Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs missed Wednesday's practice with hamstring injuries ahead of Week 5.
The Washington Commanders listed 23 total players on their extensive Week 5 injury report.
McLaurin missed the Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts following a late-week setback.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Washington Commanders wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs both missed Wednesday's practice due to hamstring injuries ahead of their Week 5 game against the New York Giants. The duo leads a massive injury report that includes 23 players in total following the team's Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

McLaurin previously sat out the Colts game after suffering a soft-tissue setback late last week, while Diggs reportedly experienced discomfort after the matchup. If neither player can participate in practice by Friday, Washington may have to rely on Antonio Williams and Chig Okonkwo to lead the passing attack.

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