Commanders, Terry McLaurin Near $30M Contract Talks Amid Offseason Injury

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is in the final year of his contract and is currently holding out of team activities while seeking a new deal reportedly starting at $30 million per year, which would place him among the top-paid receivers in the NFL. McLaurin, a two-time Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro, has been a consistent offensive leader for the Commanders, achieving five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and a career-best 13 touchdowns last year. Despite the ongoing contract negotiations causing a holdout, both McLaurin and the Commanders are expected to eventually reach an agreement, with predictions of a three-year, $90 million extension that would align with quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie deal. The Commanders' receiving corps faces challenges, including a recent injury to Noah Brown, but the team hopes to maintain a strong offensive core with McLaurin as the primary target alongside new addition Deebo Samuel. McLaurin's leadership and performance are seen as vital for Jayden Daniels' development as he enters his sophomore season. The Commanders have set a July 22 deadline for McLaurin to report to training camp, offering a limited window to finalize the contract talks.