Commanders, Terry McLaurin agree to huge three-year extension

Terry McLaurin scored a huge raise. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders, WR Terry McLaurin agree to three-year extension worth up to $71 million

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Jun 28, 2022 3:57 PM ET

Terry McLaurin is finally getting his big payday.

The new three-year extension for Terry McLaurin includes a $28 million signing bonus, the largest given to any wide receiver, and also has 76.4 percent of the new money in deal guaranteed. The deal contractually ties the 26-year-old McLaurin to Washington through the 2025 season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 28, 2022

The 2019 third-round pick joins a very lengthy list of other top-shelf NFL wide receivers to cash in this offseason.

WR deals this offseason include:
▫️Davante Adams: 5-yrs, $142M
▫️Tyreek Hill: 4-yrs, $120M
▫️A.J. Brown: 4-yrs, $100M
▫️Stefon Diggs: 4-yrs, $96M
▫️Cooper Kupp: 3-yrs, $80.1M
▫️Terry McLaurin: 3-yrs, $71M
▫️D.J. Moore: 3-yrs, $61.884M
▫️Mike Williams/Chris Godwin: 3-yrs, $60M
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) June 28, 2022

A two-time 1,000-yard wideout, McLaurin skipped out on the Commanders' mandatory minicamp earlier this month due to the contract dispute. However, Washington head coach Ron Rivera said two weeks ago that negotiations were "headed in the right direction."

McLaurin has registered 222 receptions for 3,090 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns in his career.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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