Ron Rivera: McLaurin contract talks 'headed in the right direction'

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders HC Ron Rivera: Terry McLaurin contract talks 'headed in the right direction'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 6/14/22

The Washington Commanders have opened up their mandatory minicamp and star wide receiver Terry McLaurin isn't in attendance as he awaits a possible contract extension. Per Ben Standig of The Athletic , according to Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, McLaurin is the only player skipping minicamp on Tuesday.

However, Rivera has expressed optimism for much of the offseason that a deal will eventually get done. The 60-year-old coach reiterated his opinion on Tuesday.

Ron Rivera on McLaurin missing minicamp: "We understand what Terry is trying to do, we want him here, he's going to be here. We believe in him as a football player."
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 14, 2022

Rivera on the McLaurin talks: "I believe they're headed in the right direction." said they began talks with him earlier than they did with Jon Allen a year ago. He signed right before camp.
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 14, 2022

Ron Rivera, talking to reporters before the start of minicamp this morning, on Terry McLaurin's absence: pic.twitter.com/n4jgfMLyhV
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 14, 2022

Washington's third-round pick in 2019, McLaurin has collected 222 receptions for 3,090 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns in his career, posting back-to-back seasons of at least 1,000 receiving yards.

Other standout wideouts including Davante Adams, A.J. Brown, Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill and most recently, Cooper Kupp and Hunter Renfrow, have signed massive contracts this offseason, but McLaurin and DK Metcalf are still waiting.

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