Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) looks on from the field during final minute of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Commanders star Terry McLaurin breaks silence on contract future

Originally posted on Washington Commanders on SI
By Darius Hayes | Last updated Jul 15, 2025 2:00 PM ET

Recruiting new talent has been a key goal for the Washington Commanders since General Manager Adam Peters and Dan Quinn have arrived.

However, retaining that talent can be a struggle for everyone, and the Commanders' top wide receiver is making it known publicly his thoughts on his contract situation.

During a conversation with reporters, shared via JP Finlay on X, Washington star wideout Terry McLaurin opened up about his ongoing contract situation this week, and he didn’t mince words.

Terry McLaurin- I’m pretty frustrated, not going to lie pic.twitter.com/YdCdP9d6Dk
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 15, 2025

“I've been pretty frustrated, not gonna lie. Everything that has transpired to this point has been pretty frustrating and disappointing.”

Washington has made significant moves this offseason, from a franchise rebrand to building around rising quarterback Jayden Daniels to improve from last year. But locking in McLaurin long-term remains one of the most important tasks for the front office.

Terry McLaurin has been the heart and soul of Washington’s offense. Despite the number of quarterbacks throwing him the ball, he's remained consistent and reliable. He’s posted five straight 1,000-yard seasons and is underrated, and has been since he entered the league in 2019.

Now heading into his final year of the contract, McLaurin’s public disappointment should put pressure on the front office to negotiate and finalize a deal. McLaurin made it clear he wants to stay in D.C., but he also wants the respect and the money to back up his production.

As the Commanders prepare for a new era with Daniels under center and Kliff Kingsbury calling plays, ensuring McLaurin is part of the future has to be a top priority.