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Commanders Activate Terry McLaurin Off PUP List in Contract Impasse

The team says the move is purely procedural, with extension talks stalled, a trade request still active, a roster deadline looming

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Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images/File Photo
Nov 5, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs the ball during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Overview

  • The Commanders removed McLaurin from the PUP list on Aug. 16, making him eligible to start on-field work after rehabbing an ankle injury.
  • Coach Dan Quinn and league insiders emphasized the activation is a step for physical preparation and not tied to stalled extension negotiations.
  • McLaurin formally requested a trade on July 31, but ownership continues to insist he is not on the trading block.
  • The Pro Bowl receiver is seeking a top-tier deal comparable to DK Metcalf’s $33 million annual average, while Washington’s public ceiling sits near $28 million, leaving a sizable gap.
  • With the roster cut deadline on Aug. 26 and the Sept. 7 opener approaching, both sides face mounting pressure to resolve the standoff.