Overview

• After a four-day holdout seeking a new extension, McLaurin incurred $200,000 in fines before reporting on July 27.
• Washington reinstated him from the reserve/DNR list and placed him on the active/PUP list, sidelining him with an ankle injury.
• The Commanders released cornerback Fentrell Cypress to clear a roster spot for McLaurin’s return.
• General Manager Adam Peters remains in ongoing discussions with McLaurin’s representatives on a long-term deal.
• Coach Dan Quinn praised McLaurin as “an awesome competitor,” and Deebo Samuel has expressed readiness to integrate him into the offense.