Terry McLaurin has been activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list Saturday, but it remains to be seen if the Commanders’ receiver will strike a new deal with the team before the regular season begins.
McLaurin, who had been designated to the PUP list with an ankle issue, was fined $200,000 by the organization for missing the first four days of training camp in July in a contract dispute.
McLaurin’s clearance “is the next step in his progression, but unrelated to negotiations,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted Saturday on X.
“A small step….as he’s set to ramp up — the next step in returning to practice,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport added on the social media site.
“There is no indication of progress on an extension. But with the season looming, McLaurin will begin the process of getting his body ready.”
The 30-year-old McLaurin is entering the final season of a three-year contract worth $68.4 million.
Other top receivers like Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and DK Metcalf have recently received extensions from their respective teams.
The two-time Pro Bowler has recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past five NFL seasons, including 82 catches for 1,096 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns in 17 games in 2024 as the primary target for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
“It feels good to be around my teammates and around the fans,” McLaurin told reporters after reporting to camp last month. “I can’t beat that at all. They showed me a lot of love and support. You lose sight of some things when the business gets involved, but I never lost sight of the way they supported me. It’s business, but it has nothing to do with them.”
The Commanders went 12-5 during the regular season last year and advanced to the NFC Championship game before losing to the Eagles.
They will face the Bengals in their second preseason game Monday night, and open the season at home against the Giants on Sept. 7.
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