Commanders’ Terry McLaurin Skips Minicamp Amid Contract Negotiations

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is not attending the team's mandatory minicamp as he seeks a new contract extension, continuing his offseason holdout that also included skipping voluntary OTAs. McLaurin, entering the final year of his three-year, $68-71 million extension signed in 2022, has expressed frustration with the lack of progress in contract negotiations despite being a key offensive player. He had a career-best season in 2024 with 82 catches, 1,096 yards, and 13 touchdowns, playing alongside rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who provided stability after McLaurin had cycled through multiple quarterbacks in his career. The Commanders face pressure to resolve the contract situation quickly to maintain momentum, especially with new addition Deebo Samuel joining the receiving corps. While McLaurin risks fines for missing minicamp, teammates and coaches acknowledge the business aspect of his decision and his importance to the team. The holdout echoes a similar situation in 2022 when McLaurin also skipped offseason activities before signing his last extension.