Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Terry McLaurin makes big decision amid his contract holdout

By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Jul 27, 2025 9:15 AM ET

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been seeking a contract extension this offseason, but he is no longer holding out for a new deal.

McLaurin began training camp as a holdout earlier this week, as he did not show up to the team facility on the first day of mandatory practice. The veteran is now officially in the building, although he is still not practicing.

McLaurin reported to training camp on Sunday morning. The Commanders announced that they have moved him from the reserve/did not report list to the active/physically unable to perform list.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that McLaurin has "some sort of ankle injury." Schefter also said that McLaurin's decision to show up to work is not an indication that the Commanders have made progress in extension talks with their star receiver.

Terry McLaurin reporting back to the Commanders should not be confused with progress on a deal. The two sides remain apart on a contract, and will continue discussions aimed at a new deal.

The $50K daily fines for McLaurin have come to an end; the contract impasse has not. https://t.co/xka4EPgFaX
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 27, 2025

By showing up for training camp, McLaurin will no longer be subject to fines of $50,000 per day.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn told reporters he is "really pumped" to have McLaurin back with the team.

#Commanders HC Dan Quinn: “I’m really pumped he’s here. He’s such an awesome competitor.” Quinn says they’re still working with McLaurin’s rep on a deal and he’ll be working with the trainers on the side. https://t.co/BwSoChMrgs
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 27, 2025

McLaurin is in the final year of a three-year, $68M extension he signed in 2022. He is reportedly seeking to become one of the five highest-paid receivers in the NFL, which would mean an average annual salary of around $32M or more.

McLaurin led Washington last season with 82 receptions, 117 targets and 1,096 receiving yards. He also had 13 touchdown catches, which was second in the NFL.

Though the Commanders acquired Deebo Samuel in a trade this offseason, McLaurin has a close relationship with Jayden Daniels. The second-year quarterback made that clear recently when speaking about his teammate.

McLaurin will turn 30 in September. He is trying to capitalize on signing an extension in the wake of his fifth consecutive season with 1,000 or more receiving yards.

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