Commanders’ Terry McLaurin cleared to return to apply amid contract standoff

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Terry McLaurin reported to the Washington Commanders' coaching camp in late July, however he didn't take part in apply periods — which successfully designated him as a hold-in.

McLaurin's unavailability centered round an harm and his frustration together with his contract. However on Saturday, the Commanders introduced some optimistic information concerning the star extensive receiver.

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Broad receiver Terry McLaurin, #17 of the Washington Commanders, warms up previous to the NFC Divisional Playoff sport towards the Detroit Lions, at Ford Area on January 18, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Photographs)

McLaurin had been activated from the bodily unable to carry out checklist. The roster transfer will not be believed to be instantly associated to contract extension talks, ESPN reported. It does, nevertheless, successfully finish McLaurin's hold-on and makes him eligible to apply and ramp up preparations for the common season.

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McLaurin was initially moved to the PUP checklist because of an ankle harm. The 2-time Pro Bowler skipped the primary 4 days of camp, which resulted in a six-figure wonderful.

Nov. 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland: Washington Commanders extensive receiver Terry McLaurin (17) appears to be like on from the sector through the last minute of the sport towards the Pittsburgh Steelers at Northwest Stadium. (Amber Searls-Imagn Photographs)

Simply final month, McLaurin informed reporters he was upset with how contract talks had progressed.

"I wish to proceed my profession right here. I've created my life right here. My spouse and I purchased our first residence right here. So, this has been someplace I've all the time wished to be. Simply to see how issues have performed out has been disappointing," he stated. "I perceive the whole lot's a enterprise. However on the similar time, I wish to put myself able the place I am valued, I really feel appreciated and issues like that. Sadly, that hasn't transpired the way in which I would like it to."

Terry McLaurin, #17 of the Washington Commanders, carries the ball through the second quarter towards the Chicago Bears at Soldier Area on October 13, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. (Michael Reaves/Getty Photographs)

If an settlement on a contract extension will not be reached by the Commanders' season opener on Sept. 7, McLaurin may elect to sit down out. Nonetheless, doing so would imply he would forfeit sport checks.

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McLaurin has one 12 months remaining on a three-year deal he agreed to in 2022. He asked to be traded to a different staff on July 31, however the Commanders haven't proven a lot curiosity in buying and selling him.

McLaurin completed final season with a career-best 13 landing receptions and 1,096 receiving yards. Washington drafted him within the third spherical out of Ohio State in 2019. Apart from his rookie marketing campaign, McLaurin has completed every of his NFL seasons with at the least 1,000 receiving yards.