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Terry McLaurin Absent From Commanders Training Camp Over Contract Standoff

McLaurin’s absence triggers $50,000 daily fines following a month without substantial extension talks.

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
Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders looks on after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Northwest Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
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Overview

  • Terry McLaurin did not report to Washington’s training camp on July 22 and faces $50,000 in fines for each day missed under NFL policy.
  • Contract discussions have stalled for more than a month, with McLaurin seeking roughly $30 million per year and Washington’s current offer falling short of that benchmark.
  • General manager Adam Peters publicly reaffirmed McLaurin’s value, denied any trade intentions and said the team remains committed to finding a long-term deal.
  • McLaurin has produced five straight 1,000-yard seasons and was instrumental in Jayden Daniels’ breakout as Washington’s rookie quarterback last season.
  • This dispute comes as the wide receiver market surges past $30 million annual averages, adding pressure to the Commanders’ salary-cap planning.