Terry McLaurin confirmed with Commanders

The Washington Commanders announced on Saturday that they had removed Terry McLaurin from the physically unfit to play list.

This is an important step for the star receiver, who continues to rehabilitate from an ankle injury sustained late last season.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, this decision has nothing to do with his ongoing contract negotiations. Washington had originally listed McLaurin with the injury when he reported to practice after a four-day absence. During that time, he was fined $200,000, but by officially rejoining camp, he shielded himself from further financial penalties.

At 29, McLaurin remains an indispensable offensive weapon for Washington. He turns 30 on September 15, and his long-term future remains uncertain. The receiver's current contract calls for a base salary of $15.5 million for the 2025 season. However, McLaurin is not satisfied with this agreement, which he considers to be less than his real value.

McLaurin aims for a contract worthy of the NFL's top receivers

According to several sources close to the matter, McLaurin would like to obtain a deal comparable to that of DK Metcalf, now a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The latter will pocket an impressive annual salary of $33 million. McLaurin, on the strength of his consistent statistics and his role as an offensive leader, feels he deserves similar treatment.

Since his arrival in the NFL, he has established himself as one of the most consistent receivers on the circuit, frequently surpassing the 1,000-yard mark per season. The Commanders will therefore have to juggle two issues: the health of their star player and the need to keep him contractually happy to avoid any distractions in the locker room.

In the meantime, his reinstatement to the active roster is good news for Washington, which is counting on McLaurin to be one of the pillars of its attack in the 2025 season.

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