McLaurin faces tests on a significant knee injury after Monday night cover
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McLaurin faces tests on a significant knee injury after Monday night

Dan Quinn said Terry McLaurin's knee injury looks significant, with more tests set for Tuesday after Washington's 23-17 loss in San Francisco. Monday also ended Jalen Hurts' season and put Davante Adams out 6 to 10 weeks.

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  • Washington coach Dan Quinn said after Monday's 23-17 loss at San Francisco that Terry McLaurin's left knee injury is significant, and the receiver will have more tests Tuesday to learn the full extent, per ESPN's John Keim and The Athletic's Ben Standig. He was carted off in the first quarter. Adam Schefter added overnight that the Commanders fear a significant injury.

  • The rest of Monday moved several RSO rosters.

    Jalen Hurts is out for the season. A joint statement from the Eagles and his agent, Nicole Lynn, said the calf clot turned out to be a deep vein thrombosis with clots in both lungs, and he cannot play while on blood thinners. Tanner McKee, who went 26 of 45 for 215 yards in Sunday's loss to Carolina, is the starter. Atlanta signed Andy Dalton and released Cooper Rush.

    Rams coach Sean McVay said Davante Adams ruptured his hamstring and will miss 6 to 10 weeks, and Ian Rapoport expects a procedure to clean up the tendon. Puka Nacua becomes the clear top target. New England put Romeo Doubs on injured reserve with his shoulder injury, so he misses at least four games.

    In San Francisco, Kyle Shanahan said Mike Evans has Achilles tendinitis and likely needs no more testing after a three-catch, 94-yard night. Shanahan also said Christian Kirk (calf) could play in Week 7 and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is unlikely back before the Week 8 bye, per Underdog NFL and ESPN's Nick Wagoner.

    Washington put Jacory Croskey-Merritt on IR with a groin injury, and Rachaad White led the backfield Monday with seven carries for 27 yards. Minnesota opened Jordan Mason's 21-day practice window, and he could play Week 7 against Indianapolis. Seattle is expected to put tight end Elijah Arroyo on IR with a shoulder injury, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

  • The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after a loss to Tennessee dropped them to 2-4. Shane Steichen stays as head coach.

    On the field Monday, Christian McCaffrey ran for two touchdowns and caught nine passes as the 49ers moved to 6-0. Jayden Daniels threw for 300 yards and two scores.

    What to do now: move Hurts and Adams to IR or reserve slots where your league allows, and target McKee in superflex leagues. Hold McLaurin until the test results land. Washington has its Week 7 bye, so there is no lineup decision to force today. Plan without Samuel through the bye.

    What to watch next: McLaurin's diagnosis Tuesday, a formal IR move for Adams, and the first Week 7 practice reports Wednesday.