{
  "id": 16611420,
  "title": "Two Commanders could see increased role due to Terry McLaurin's injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/two-commanders-could-see-increased-role-due-to-terry-mclaurins-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:10:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/two-commanders-could-see-increased-141029381.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Washington Commanders have suffered a major setback following the season-ending knee injury to star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. This unfortunate turn of events could potentially lead to an increased role for two other key players on the team. Stefon Diggs, who has been the receiver with the most targets despite McLaurin's absence, is expected to maintain his status as WR1. However, two other players - Chig Okonkwo and Antonio Williams - may see a significant boost in their roles going forward.\n\nChig Okonkwo, a rookie, has shown great potential in his first season with the Commanders. He caught seven passes for 69 yards in the most recent game, indicating his effectiveness as a go-to target for Jayden Daniels. Okonkwo's success seems to correlate with McLaurin's absence, with all seven of his targets last weekend coming after the star player went down. His ability to excel at getting open across the middle makes him a valuable asset that could become a security blanket for Daniels in the future.\n\nAntonio Williams, the rookie, could also find himself in a stronger position moving forward. Defenses are likely to focus on Stefon Diggs as the primary target, creating an opportunity for Williams to step up and cement his place in the lineup. As the rookie has the versatility to play in both the slot and on the outside, he adds considerable value to the team. This development follows the injury to star wide receiver Terry McLaurin, as reported by Commanders Wire.",
  "summary": "Terry McLaurin's injury was a brutal blow for the Commanders. Here are two players who could benefit with an increased role.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}