Reports: Commanders WR McLaurin Skips Minicamp Seeking Contract

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has skipped the team's mandatory minicamp while seeking a contract extension, with his current deal set to expire after the 2025 season. McLaurin, who turns 30 in September, missed previous voluntary OTAs this offseason but attended the first month of workouts. Despite his absence, coach Dan Quinn emphasized McLaurin's strong rapport with the quarterbacks and left contract negotiations to the general manager. McLaurin had a career-best 13 touchdown receptions last season and has been a consistent performer since entering the league in 2019, with 460 receptions for 6,379 yards and 38 touchdowns. Players missing mandatory minicamp face daily fines up to about $104,000, but McLaurin previously skipped minicamp before signing a lucrative extension in 2022. The situation highlights the business side of the NFL as the Commanders and McLaurin work toward a potential new deal.