Adam Peters gives hopeful message as Commanders fight to extend Terry McLaurin

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media on the eve of the team's first training camp practice. Unsurprisingly, there was one major issue at the top of every reporter's agenda.

That, of course, was wide receiver Terry McLaurin's contract extension.

McLaurin is still awaiting a new deal that hasn't arrived yet. Perhaps the most concerning element for fans is the lack of progress being made. Both sides haven't communicated effectively enough to get something worked out, which led the former third-round pick out of Ohio State to go in front of the media and voice his displeasure about the way negotiations are being handled.

Most people thought this would be pretty simple to resolve. McLaurin is a franchise cornerstone. He's a revered leader on and off the field. He's beloved among the fan base and a strong presence within the community. He's also shown no signs of slowing down, earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2024 and also breaking the franchise record for single-season receiving touchdowns.

And yet, it's proving complicated.

Peters is reluctant to give McLaurin a lengthier deal. He'll be 30 years old in September, which brings obvious risk. If the wideout were one or two years younger, things would have been resolved long ago. But the front-office leader wants a deal that benefits the Commanders' long-term outlook as well as the player.

Adam Peters remains hopeful Commanders can extend Terry McLaurin despite standoff

It didn't take long for McLaurin's predicament to come up during Peters' and Quinn's media availability. And also as expected, the respected executive wasn't giving too much away aside from the fact that he expects him to show up and they are still hopeful of getting a new deal worked out.

We haven't spoken about that [holding out]. But really, for all of our players, we're expecting them to be there today. First, I think without a doubt, everyone in the building values Terry [McLaurin] very much. We knew that coming in, and we knew after spending a year with him. We've had conversations, will look to have more conversations, and will look to get a deal done. Adam Peters