For the first time in his career, wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been tested.

Sure, he's gone through a lot in his seven years with the Washington Commanders -- different quarterbacks, new head coaches and an entirely new ownership group at the helm. He's also challenged on the field every day by the Commanders' defense on the practice field or by opposing teams on Sundays.

But fighting through a long-term, nagging quad injury is a whole different battle than the ones McLaurin is used to. One that, he has learned, requires a renewed sense of self-confidence and mental fortitude to get through.

"Going through what I've gone through has allowed me to grow even more mentally and be able to withstand challenges and have the joy and gratitude to be like, 'You know what, I'm coming out the

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