Terry McLaurin is still awaiting his new deal from the Washington Commanders. The wide receiver wants what he's earned, and frustrations are reportedly growing around the lack of progress being made during negotiations.
One current teammate of McLaurin's threw his support behind the wide receiver, and it's a sentiment echoed by the entire Washington fan base.
There was no sign of McLaurin over Washington's voluntary OTAs or mandatory minicamp. He's not going to risk getting hurt before a larger, longer-term financial commitment arrives. The wideout is well within his right to adopt this method, something he also did before securing his first contract extension with the franchise.
Nobody is panicking just yet. Speculation regarding a trade in the media is asinine. Adam Peters knows how pivotal McLaurin is to the team's plans. This is all about finding some middle ground that works for both sides.
Austin Ekeler throws support behind Terry McLaurin as Commanders stalemate continues
Austin Ekeler wished McLaurin well in pursuit of his money. The dual-threat running back believes the Commanders should give him whatever he wants. This is thanks to his dynamic playmaking ability that saw the former third-round selection out of Ohio State emerge as one of the NFL's most dependable targets.
I wish him the best, absolutely. Go get what you’re worth because you’re a huge impact not only on the team but the league in general. Made a bunch of great plays, especially coming out of last year, what he did for us. He should be compensated because he’s a high-impact player and a high-value player for the league.Austin Ekeler
This seems to be the consensus. McLaurin has done more than enough for a new deal, even if it could come in at around $35 million per season. He's the embodiment of everything good about the new Commanders. He also remained loyal and professional during some dark days while others couldn't wait to get the first ride out of town.
Peters knows what he's doing. He knows not to drag this on for too much longer. McLaurin is eagerly awaiting developments, no doubt relishing the prospect of getting back among his teammates when preparations for the 2025 campaign gather pace.
McLaurin's influence across the Commanders cannot be overstated. He's an exceptional on-field performer — a second-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowl who broke the franchise record for single-season receiving touchdowns in 2024. He's also a revered leader in the locker room — someone others look to for guidance and inspiration.
You can't put a price on that. The sooner McLaurin gets paid, the better.
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