Terry McLaurin’s coaching camp holdout lasted simply 4 days.
However even after the star Commanders receiver reported Sunday, he nonetheless received’t be working towards for no less than the foreseeable future.
McLaurin, 29, arrived at camp with an ankle harm and might be positioned on the bodily unable to carry out checklist, Washington head coach Dan Quinn informed reporters Sunday.
The severity of the ankle harm will stay unknown till McLaurin — who’s seeking to lengthen his present deal that expires after the 2025 season — goes by means of exams. Quinn added Sunday contract talks concerning the “business side of things” will proceed, even with McLaurin on the PUP checklist, as the edges are nonetheless “apart” in negotiations, in line with ESPN.
“It was great,” Quinn informed reporters when requested about McLaurin’s presence at camp. “I’m really pumped that he’s here. He’s such an awesome competitor. We had a chance to spend some time together yesterday, so yeah, it was great to see.”
McLaurin, a former third-round decide, has topped 1,000 receiving yards in every of his final 5 seasons, and in 2024, because the Commanders made an sudden run to the NFC Championship recreation behind rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, he caught 82 passes for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns throughout the common season.
Then, throughout three playoff video games, McLaurin added one other 227 yards and three touchdowns.
However the contract wrinkle was at all times looming, whilst Washington added different items throughout the offseason and appeared set to make future runs with Daniels as their signal-caller.
McLaurin informed reporters July 15 that he needs to stay with the Commanders, however expressed frustration in regards to the present standing of contract talks, saying there hadn’t been discussions in over a month and he wished to see progress earlier than stepping onto the sphere.
“I’ve been pretty frustrated, not going to lie,” McLaurin stated on the time. “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.”
McLaurin skipped the Commanders’ obligatory minicamp and was fined $105,000, in line with The Washington Put up, and that quantity reportedly climbed to over $300,000 after lacking the primary 4 days of coaching camp.
The 29-year-old will make $15.5 million this season on his present deal, and he “seemed very much like himself” after reporting to camp, Quinn stated.
“Terry is always a serious competitor, a pro’s pro,” Quinn stated, in line with the Washington Put up. “He handles things the right way. He’s built a lot with his teammates here.”
Washington opens the common season at house in opposition to the Giants on Sept. 7.
