Commanders offense gets a boost as Deebo Samuel excited for star WR return

Washington Commanders fans have something to look forward to as the team takes on the Denver Broncos. They may not be getting Jayden Daniels under center, but they are getting a familiar face back on offense with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin set to return.

McLaurin will take the field for the first time in weeks after missing the majority of the season due to a quad injury he suffered in Week 3 and then re-aggravated in Week 8. And fans are not the only ones excited to have him back as an offensive weapon. His teammate Deebo Samuel is just as glad to see him return.

“This week has been fun seeing him back out there,” Samuel said when asked about having McLaurin on the field again. “Seeing him moving well and getting to talk to him a bit. Overall, he is another piece that we add to the offense that does great things.”

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) | Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Boost to a Struggling Offense

The Commanders' offense has struggled this season due to injuries and inconsistent play. That inconsistency has led to slow starts, making it hard for the team to find its rhythm and putting them in tough positions early in games.

With McLaurin back in action this Sunday, Samuel says fans will have to wait and see how much of an impact he makes. “We had a great week of practice, good week of preparation,” he said. “I feel like it was his best week in my eyes since I have been here with him.”

McLaurin played in the first three games of the season before going down, resulting in the longest stretch of missed time in his seven-year career and leaving a major void in the Washington offense.

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“Just to see him back out there flying around, in a good mood, happy, I think we are going to have a good night,” Samuel said. This will also be the first time we see McLaurin and Samuel on the field together since Week 2.

Week by Week Focus

The Commanders sit at 3 and 8 on the year, but Samuel is not looking too far ahead. “That is one thing you cannot ask me,” he said. “I am like a day-by-day, week-by-week kind of guy.”

As the Commanders take on the Broncos at Northwest Stadium, Samuel hopes the return of McLaurin sparks something for the team and for the fans. “Hopefully, we will get out there and put on a good show.”

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