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Terry McLaurin Arrives at Commanders Camp, Placed on PUP List as Negotiations Stall

Placed on the active/PUP list with an ankle injury, McLaurin halts $50,000 daily fines, retains leverage in extension talks, following the team’s release of cornerback Fentrell Cypress to clear a roster spot.

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Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders looks on during warmups prior to playing the Detroit Lions during the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders looks on after an NFL football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on August 10, 2024 in East Rutherford, NJ.

Overview

  • Terry McLaurin ended his four-day holdout by reporting to Washington’s training facility on July 27 without securing a new contract.
  • The Commanders designated him on the active/Physically Unable to Perform list for an ankle injury, suspending his $50,000-per-day fines.
  • Washington released cornerback Fentrell Cypress to free up a roster spot and accommodate McLaurin’s reinstatement.
  • General manager Adam Peters and McLaurin’s representatives remain in ongoing extension discussions with no agreement yet reached.
  • Deebo Samuel has publicly indicated he is ready to lead the receiver corps as McLaurin works off to the side in the early stages of camp.