Terry McLaurin is not at training camp
Terry McLaurin is looking for a new contract from the Washington Commanders, and he aired his frustrations last week. Veterans reported to camp today and Adam Peters said he expected every player to report. That holdout is continuing into training camp per a report from Ian Rapoport. McLaurin was not present for the conditioning test that players reporting today are required to take.
Terry McLaurin is entering the final year of his first NFL contract extension. He currently has the second-highest cap hit for this season($25.5 million), but wants an extension that’s in line with that latest wave of wide receiver signings. McLaurin is likely seeking $30+ million to stay in line with the market, but he turns 30 this year, and a compromise hasn’t been reached. McLaurin said this was a possibility when he spoke to the media last week, and there hasn’t been any progression in the negotiations.
Adam Peters and Dan Quinn spoke to the media this morning before Washington’s veteran players reported to training camp. Peters said he expected McLaurin, along with all the other players, to report to camp. He said they were going to do everything they could to get a deal done, but there are still issues to be resolved before McLaurin rejoins the team.
Source: #Commanders WR Terry McLaurin was not present for the conditioning test. He’s seeking a new contract. pic.twitter.com/I219Iw9TT9
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 22, 2025
Washington WR Terry McLaurin, who is seeking a new contract, did not report to training camp today, per source. McLaurin was not present for the Commanders’ conditioning test today that marked an unofficial start of training camp. All other players are present and accounted for,… pic.twitter.com/6ACuheTm1W
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 22, 2025
McLaurin indicated last week that he might take this approach, telling reporters that “without any progressive discussions, it’s kind of hard to see how I step on the field.”
He faces fines of $50K for each day (including today) that he misses.https://t.co/SlRrxW6C38
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 22, 2025
McLaurin now faces fines of $50,000 per day for holding out. He made it clear last week he wanted to see progression towards a deal before returning to the field. GM Adam Peters said earlier today that talks continue.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 22, 2025