As mandatory minicamps continue, one of the biggest stories across the NFL is playing holding out for business reasons. Among the teams currently at odds with one of their key players is the Washington Commanders.
This season, wide receiver Terry McLaurin finds himself in the final year of his contract. Instead of hitting the open market, he is in search of a new deal that will keep him in Washington for the foreseeable future. However, the two sides have been able to agree on terms. Because of this, McLaurin has continued to be away from the Commanders until he and the front office work things out from the business side of things.
On Thursday, ESPN's senior NFL insider Adam Schefter was a guest on "The Pat McAfee Show" to discuss topics across the league. He weighed in on numerous players holding out for new contracts, including McLaurin.
When it comes to working things out, Schefter cited that the Commanders are confident the situation will resolve itself before the season gets underway. However, he also brought up that the star receiver is displeased with how negotiations have gone thus far.
"I think the team feels like it's going to get something done with Terry McLaurin," Schefter said. "I think Terry McLaurin clearly is frustrated with where talks are at because not only did he not show up for the mandatory minicamp, but he hasn't participated in any of the team's offseason activities. He has been a no-show for that."
One thing the Commanders have going for them is that they've been in this situation before. McLaurin pulled a similar stunt back in the summer of 2022 for similar reasons. The final result was he and the Commanders agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth just over $68 million.
Since being drafted by the Commanders back in 2019, McLaurin has become a foundational piece for the franchise. He's been one of the more consistent wideouts in the NFL, racking up at least 1,000 yards in each of the last five seasons. McLaurin also built an instant connection with new quarterback Jayden Daniels, catching a career-high 13 touchdowns in 2024.
Fresh off appearing in the NFC Championship game, the Commanders will look to remain in the title hunt in 2025. They've committed to winning now, bringing in upgrades like Deebo Samuel in the offseason. However, if Washington is going to operate at its best, they'll need a locked in McLaurin.
Still with lots of time before the regular season gets underway, the Commanders aren't in a rush to agree on a new deal with McLaurin. That said, it's a situation they'll certainly want to rectify sooner rather than later.
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This story was originally published June 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM.