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Commanders Hold $28M Ceiling in McLaurin Contract Standoff

McLaurin remains on the PUP list after requesting a trade with negotiations stalled by Washington’s $28 million annual ceiling tied to analytics-based age projections.

Overview

  • Training camp has seen McLaurin present but not practicing, as he remains on the PUP list and has formally sought a trade.
  • Washington’s analytics department views receivers as high risk once they turn 31, driving its valuation stance in talks.
  • Multiple league sources say the Commanders’ top offer would cap McLaurin’s extension at about $28 million per year.
  • By missing games or practices, McLaurin stands to lose over $900,000 in weekly game checks and up to $50,000 in roster bonuses.
  • With McLaurin under contract for 2025 and a potential 2026 franchise tag cost above $30 million, the team preserves strong leverage.