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Terry McLaurin Holds Out of Commanders Minicamp Over Extension Stalemate

He wants a new deal to place him among the league’s highest-paid receivers.

Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders
Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) evades the tackle of Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) during the first half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders reacts after a score during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

Overview

  • McLaurin did not attend the three-day mandatory minicamp that began June 10, leaving him exposed to fines totaling up to $104,768 under the collective bargaining agreement.
  • He is entering the final season of his three-year, $68.36 million deal and is seeking a new contract in the range of $30 million per season.
  • Deebo Samuel expressed understanding of McLaurin’s decision, drawing on his own 2022 holdout experience in San Francisco.
  • The Commanders bolstered their offense this offseason by adding wide receiver Deebo Samuel and five-time Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil.
  • Coach Dan Quinn said his rapport with McLaurin remains strong and left new contract negotiations to the front office.