McLaurin 'pretty frustrated' with Commanders amid negotiations
Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin addressed his contract situation Tuesday, voicing his disappointment with the team as he looks for an extension.
"I've been pretty frustrated, I'm not going to lie," McLaurin said, according to team reporter Ben Standing. "Everything that has transpired up until this point has been disappointing and frustrating. I've wanted to continue my career here."
He added, "Obviously, I understand everything is a business, but at the same time, I want to put myself in a position where I'm valued, and I feel appreciated and things like that. Unfortunately, that hasn't transpired the way I wanted to, so I'm trying to take things day by day."
McLaurin, who skipped mandatory minicamp, said he has yet to decide whether he'll report to training camp next week without a new contract.
"I was hoping up until this point things would clear up a lot more than they have," the wideout added, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports. "I'm going to see how the rest of this week goes."
The 29-year-old, who's spent his entire career in Washington, said that there's been no discussion about an extension with the Commanders since June. However, he added that he's committed to reaching an agreement to remain with the franchise.
"I want to be here. I want to make that abundantly clear," McLaurin said, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
McLaurin is looking for a contract that pays him north of $30 million per season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He has one year left on his contract and is due a base salary of $15.5 million in 2025. Commanders general manager Adam Peters said in May that he wanted to keep his leading pass-catcher "for a long time."
McLaurin has five 1,000-yard seasons under his belt, and the 2019 third-round pick set a career high with 13 touchdown receptions in 2024 en route to earning his first second-team All-Pro berth. He's led Washington in receiving yards every year since entering the NFL.
The Commanders, who reached the NFC title game this past campaign, have been aggressive this offseason, hoping to upgrade the supporting cast around quarterback Jayden Daniels. Washington traded for wide receiver Deebo Samuel and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil, among other moves.