Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Commanders star growing frustrated over contract talks

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 5:15 PM ET

It's no secret that the Washington Commanders took the NFL world by storm last season.

Just one year removed from a 4-13 record, the Commanders got their franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels, finished the season 12-5 and reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1991-92 season.

Year two of the new regime is expected to be just as good, but there is bad news coming from voluntary workouts.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Thursday that star receiver Terry McLaurin has become increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress toward a new contract. McLaurin is entering the final year of a three-year, $68 million he signed prior to the 2022-23 season.

Sources: #Commanders All-Pro WR Terry McLaurin has made it clear to the team that he’s frustrated with the lack of progress on a long-term deal. As I previously reported, McLaurin unexpectedly left voluntary workouts after initially attending, and it remains to be seen whether… pic.twitter.com/5lUXbe8dxe
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 5, 2025

McLaurin has been one of the best receivers in the league over the last several seasons. He has racked up over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the last five seasons. He had 13 receiving touchdowns last season, beating his previous career high by six scores.

Washington got a No. 2-caliber receiver to pair with McLaurin in the form of Deebo Samuel in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers during the offseason, so it is worrisome that there is a possibility McLaurin asks for a trade and the two don't play a snap together.

10th touchdown in 9 games for Terry McLaurin

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McLaurin's career production and consistency is what earned him his first contract extension, and that continued production and consistency should earn him a second extension and hefty payday. He is ninth in receiving yards over the last five seasons (5,460), just ahead of Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Evans and DK Metcalf.

His impact on the Commanders offense is unmatched, and it is no coincidence that the best season of his career aligned with the Commanders' first season with double-digit wins since 2012.

Mandatory minicamp for Washington begins June 10, and if no deal is reached prior to then, it feels safe to assume that McLaurin will be a no-show at minicamp for the first time in his career.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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