Terry McLaurin holding out of minicamp amid contract dispute
Add another name to the list of mandatory minicamp holdouts.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is not in attendance as his team kicks off its first day of minicamp on Tuesday. He is at risk of fines after failing to show up to the mandatory practice sessions.
Last week, McLaurin stopped attending Washington's OTAs after initially reporting to the offseason workout program. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported at the time that the wideout was "frustrated with the lack of progress on a long-term deal."
McLaurin, 29, is a six-year NFL veteran and has played all of his career in Washington. The two-time Pro Bowler is set to become a free agent for the first time after the 2024 season, barring another extension from the Commanders.
Schultz included in his report last week that "talks have been minimal" between McLaurin and the Commanders.
Amidst a tenure in Washington that has been chaotic – three different head coaches, four general managers, two different owners and 11 different starting quarterbacks over the last six years – McLaurin has been a model of consistency.
Through six years as a pro, the Ohio State product has put together five straight 1,000-yard seasons, an active streak that dates back to his second season in 2020. His most recent season – and first with quarterback Jayden Daniels – ended with 1,096 yards on 82 catches and a career-high 13 touchdowns, earning him his second career Pro Bowl nod as well as second-team All-Pro honors.
The Commanders' mandatory minicamp is set to run for three days: June 10-12. McLaurin could face higher fines for each day of practice that he misses.
Here are the maximum amounts a team can fine players for missing mandatory team events ahead of the 2025 season:
- Day 1: $17,462
- Day 2: $34,925
- Day 3: $52,381
- Total: $104,768