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Terry McLaurin Returns to Practice After $96 Million Extension With Commanders

The deal ends a summer standoff, returning Jayden Daniels’ top target to practice before Week 1.

Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders walks off the field with Terry McLaurin #17 after a game against the Tennessee Titans at Northwest Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. The Commanders defeated the Titans 42-19.
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Terry McLaurin #17 and Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders greet after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
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Overview

  • Washington finalized a three-year extension worth up to about $96 million with a $30 million signing bonus and roughly $44.65 million guaranteed, keeping McLaurin under contract through 2028.
  • Head coach Dan Quinn said McLaurin will have enough time to be ready for the Sept. 7 opener against the Giants after rejoining practice on Wednesday.
  • McLaurin said he got what he wanted in the contract and emphasized he feels healthy with “a lot of elite ball ahead,” despite approaching 30.
  • The agreement capped a months-long dispute that included skipped minicamp, a training-camp hold-in with fines, a July 31 trade request, and a brief PUP listing for an ankle issue.
  • Teammates gave McLaurin a standing ovation upon learning the news, and Jayden Daniels lauded the move after their 2024 connection produced 82 catches, 1,096 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns.