The open receiver looking for a new contract with Washington was placed on the physically disabled list
Ashburn – After absenting the first four days, the open receiver of the Washington Commanders, Terry McLaurhe arrived at the training camp this Sunday Without a new contract and was placed on the list of physically incapacitated (PUP) for a Ankle lesion.
Chief coach Dan Quinn reported that Terry McLaur He will work with physical trainers, and it is not known if the veteran will participate in the training once his ankle has recovered. Find a contract extension with a remaining year in its current agreement.
“As for business, (General Manager Adam Peters) and the boys continue to work hard with Terry And his representatives, “said Quinn.” While he is in the PUP, it's how we do with other players: work with physical trainers to return as soon as possible. “
Terry McLaur He received a fine of $ 50,000 per day-a total of 200,000 dollars-for missing the start of the training camp.
The two parties are far from reaching an agreement and the negotiations will continue for a new contract.
Quinn said he met Saturday night with Terry McLaurwho dealt with an ankle injury at the end of last season.
“It was great,” said Quinn. “I am very excited to be here.”
Los Commanders They opened the training camp on July 23. This Sunday is the first day that fans can attend training.
Terry McLaur He declared earlier this month that he would not step on the field without a “progress” towards a new contract. Its presence does not necessarily mean that there has been progress, considering that it is not expected to participate.
“It is the nature of our work,” Peters said on the first day of the camp. “One would like these things to become faster, but it is not always the case … you are dealing with a very good player and a very good person, and you never lose sight of and make sure that every conversation you have is very direct and in good faith, maintaining that mentality at all times … understanding that our goal is to close an agreement.
“Whatever happens, just understand that he is a great player and we want him to stay here.”
Terry McLaur He has not publicly declared what type of contract he seeks, but said last week that “with the current market situation, he reflects what the players of my caliber deserve.”
Several notable receptors signed long -term contracts this low season, including Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals (four years, 115 million with 40.9 million guaranteed), DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers (four years, 132 million, 60 million guaranteed) and Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets (four years, 130 million, 90 million, 90 million guaranteed).
Terry McLaur He turns 30 in September, an age in which teams could expect a receiver to start decaying. Last week he pointed out that he only has seven seasons in the NFL, which did not play much in his first two campaigns in Ohio State and that he did not want to be judged by what others did in the past.
I wanted to analyze it “case by case”, he said Terry McLaur.
Two high -level and older receptors signed extensions last year: Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins at age 30, signed an extension of three years for 30 million annually with 52,535 million guaranteed. At 31, Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed for two years and 41 million with 35 million guaranteed.
Terry McLaur has been the best receiver of Washington Since he reached the NFL as a third round recruit in 2019. He has exceeded 1,000 yards in each of the last five seasons and caught 13 TouchDown passes in 2024, the second largest amount in the NFL.
He is also considered a team leader, chosen captain by his teammates during the postseason last year (they rotated the captains during the regular season) and one of the fans' favorites.
“Without a doubt, all in this team value a lot to Terry“Peters said.
