In 2024, the Washington Commander won the conference championship 12-5. It was the team’s first victory over the first season since 1991. The commander is led by rookie QB Jayden Daniels.
He quickly changed the prospects of the franchise and made Washington a NFC contender. WR Terry McLaurin has one of the most productive seasons in the NFL with Daniels as QB. The 29-year-old will enter the final season of his three-year contract and qualify for an extension. But negotiations between the Commander and McLaurin’s agents stalled this offseason. McLaurin said in a conversation with the media on Tuesday that he wanted to be “a lot of clear” about his hopes of staying in Washington.
Will Terry McLaurin and Commander complete a long-term extension this summer?
Terry McLaurin talked on the extension: “I’m frustrated. I won’t lie.” pic.twitter.com/fmcwu0hst6
– Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 15, 2025
Washington won a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, picking WR Terry McLaurin from Ohio State. The two times the Pro Bowler has started all 97 games in his six seasons. During his time with Washington, the commanders went in and out of several quarterbacks. Despite the mistake, McLaurin succeeded. McLaurin has at least 77 catches and over 1,000 catches over the past five seasons.
At the 2024 draft, Washington picked QB Jayden Daniels from LSU with the second pick. He went on to win Rookie of the Year in 2024, throwing 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Terry McLaurin held 82 receptions in 1,096 catch yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns with Daniels as QB. After the work, McLaurin saw Washington’s contract extension.
#commanders Pro Bowl WR Terry McLaurin told reporters that there was no more progress on the new contract and said there has been no discussion since his small boot camp was maintained. But so far, there are no trade requests. “I want to be here. I want to make it clear.”
— Tom Pelissero (@tompelissero) July 15, 2025
Recently, Terry McLaurin talked to the media about his frustration with the team. The former third-round draft pick said it was “disappointing” because there was no progress in getting a new contract. Additionally, McLaurin wanted to be “clear” that he wanted to be with the commander. McLaurin hopes to earn an average annual value of $30 million, the report said.
That would give him a top WR contract in the NFL. Ja’marr Chase will make the most money for any WR in the WR for $40,250,000. The other eight WRs next season will make the annual average value of $30 million. Terry McLaurin wants to get paid like WR1. By next fall, McLaurin will be 30 years old. This can’t stop the commander from paying him a long-term agreement. They finally have a franchise QB that can consistently get McLullin’s ball. As the 2025 season approaches, how the Washington front office handles it all.
