Commanders Get Terry McLaurin Back as Seven Players Sit Out Against Giants

Terry McLaurin is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, giving Jayden Daniels a much-needed receiving option despite seven Commanders being inactive.

Sep 20, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) reacts after an offensive play against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Washington Commanders finally have their answer on Terry McLaurin ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Giants. After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday with a hamstring injury, McLaurin returned on a limited basis Friday and is active for today's game.

That gives Jayden Daniels one of his top receiving options back as he returns from his elbow injury, although Washington will still be without Stefon Diggs and several other players. Seven Commanders are inactive for Sunday's matchup, including three safeties.

Here is the full list of Commanders inactives:

Commanders Inactives

S Nick Cross
S Percy Butler
S Tyler Owens
G Tanoa Togiai
QB Marcus Mariota
WR Stefon Diggs
DL Charles Omenihu

Giants Inactives

RB Devin Singletary
OL J.C. Davis
DL Bobby Jamison-Travis
S Jason Pinnock
CB Nikko Reed
QB Jake Haener

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While McLaurin's availability is welcome news, Washington still has a problem at safety, with Nick Cross, Percy Butler and Tyler Owens all unavailable. The Commanders elevated Darren Hall from the practice squad Saturday to help with the depth issue and will have Deatrich Wise Jr. available after activating him from the PUP list.

New York will also be missing safety Jason Pinnock, although Malik Nabers and Andrew Thomas are both available. The Commanders and Giants kick off at 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium.

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