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Terry McLaurin Pushes for Deal Above DK Metcalf as Commanders Talks Remain Stalled

League reporting places Washington near $27–30 million, with no significant movement toward McLaurin’s higher ask.

Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders lines up against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of the game at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
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Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 23, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Overview

  • New reporting says McLaurin has asked for more than DK Metcalf’s roughly $33 million per year, while multiple outlets indicate the Commanders are oriented closer to $27–28 million, with some estimates “around or a little under” $30 million.
  • Dianna Russini cites a source close to negotiations saying “nothing significant has changed,” with team evaluators pointing to McLaurin turning 30 as a key factor in price resistance.
  • Washington activated McLaurin off the PUP list over the weekend, yet he logged limited work and was not at the stadium for Monday’s preseason game against the Bengals.
  • Despite McLaurin’s formal trade request earlier this camp, reporters say Washington has not pursued a deal and some insiders, including Ben Solak and Ian Rapoport, predict a compromise before Week 1, characterized as expectation rather than certainty.
  • Rookie Jaylin Lane impressed against Cincinnati, and prominent voices such as ESPN’s Marcus Spears publicly criticized Washington’s stance, increasing pressure to resolve the standoff.