Terry McLaurin is still holding out, and he says he hasn't talked to the Washington Commanders in a month. He is looking for a new contract that shows he is appreciated as a top wide receiver on the team and league wide. He is going into the final year of his deal and is likely looking for a deal that adds another 3+ years, and is worth at least $30m/year.
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McLaurin says he wants to be here, and he loves the team, the city, and the fanbase, but he wants to be appreciated for the level of player he is, and the level of teammate he is. He is frustrated by the lack of progress, and the perceived lack of value that Washington is currently putting on him.
He doesn't plan on sitting out of training camp, but he is taking it day by day and talking to his agent as it gets closer to the time when he would start getting fined if he held out. McLaurin hasn't discussed any trade scenarios, and is hoping to get a deal done to return to his teammates and to build upon last year's success.
Terry McLaurin AUDIO.
He did not mince words. He is mad about how the Commanders have chosen to negotiate this offseason.
As heard on @1067theFan’s @BMitchandFinlay from the McLaurin presser. pic.twitter.com/oo6lywUnZE
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) July 15, 2025
I want to be here:
Terry McLaurin, talking to reporters after shooting an Eastern Automotive commercial, expressed frustration and disappointment over negotiations.
He also said, "I want to be here. I want to make that abundantly clear.”— John Keim (@john_keim) July 15, 2025
Frustration:
Terry McLaurin on extension talks: "I've been frustrated. I'm not gonna lie." pic.twitter.com/FmCWu0Hst6
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 15, 2025
Terry McLaurin to reporters:
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) July 15, 2025
“I’ve been pretty frustrated. I’m not going to lie. Everything that has happened to this point has been pretty frustrating and disappointing.”
Wow. Not towing the company line.
"I've been pretty frustrated, not gonna lie. Everything that has transpired has been pretty disappointing. I want to continue my career here, I've created my life here, so I want to be here. Just to see how things have played out has been disappointing." -Terry McLaurin
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) July 15, 2025
Terry McaLaurin notes. Newsy presser with reporters:
- Has not heard from Commanders on his contract in over a month.
- Frustrated/ disappointed with where talks were when they broke off
- Does not feel valued or appreciated
- Has been in touch with many teammates; has their…— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) July 15, 2025
Reporting to training camp:
Terry McLaurin hasn’t decided if he will report to training camp next week. He’s taking things day by day pic.twitter.com/T7cV3zdJiL
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 15, 2025
