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Robert Zeglinski

Terry McLaurin brutally roasted himself with a cardiovascular joke after a no-show against the Dolphins

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A classic No. 1 receiver, Terry McLaurin isn’t accustomed to invisible performances for the Washington Commanders. This is a man who makes circus catches look routine and who has been one of Sam Howell’s top safety valves in 2023 — despite the quarterback’s up-and-down play.

That’s what might make McLaurin’s no-show against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday so jarring. The 28-year-old saw just three targets against the Dolphins’ playmaking defense. He caught none of them and was otherwise a complete non-factor in a 45-15 blowout loss. When it came time to sum up his performance in the post-game locker room, McLaurin equated his zero-catch game to running “cardio.”

Woof. That’s the last thing you want to hear from a receiver, especially when they say it about themselves:

For what it’s worth, Howell did feel guilty he couldn’t get the ball to McLaurin:

Well, here’s the silver lining for McLaurin: taking care of your heart with cardiovascular exercise is a good thing! I’m sure he would’ve liked to throw in a touchdown and 100 yards or so into the mix, but that’s not a bad consolation prize. Right? Right???

This was how Twitter reacted to McLaurin's cardio self-roast

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