NFL Wirter Cites 'Overreaction' to Terry McLaurin's Holdout
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Coming off a season that ended in an NFC Championship game appearance, the Washington Commanders have a lot to be excited about heading into 2025. However, they have one major off-field situation they need to address before the regular season gets underway.
When OTA's and minicamp get underway, one of the biggest storylines across the NFL is contract holdouts. It's a rather common practice among players and something the Commanders find themselves dealing with. Heading into the final year of his contract, Terry McLaurin has been away from the team as he continues to negotiate with the front office.
McLaurin has been a staple for the Commanders for years now, proving to be one of the most consistent wide receivers in the league. He quickly built a strong connection with quarterback Jayden Daniels, catching a career-high 13 touchdowns last season. Now, McLaurin wants to make sure he's properly compensated to match his peers at his position.
Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders runs the ball to score a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia,...
Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders runs the ball to score a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles beat the Commanders 55-23. More
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Following minicamp, John Breech of CBS Sports broke down a series of major storylines across the NFL. Among the topics he dove into was McLaurin's standoff with the Commanders. When posed with the question if the star wideout will miss time due to his holdout, he labeled it an overreaction.
"Terry McLaurin is holding out over a contract dispute, as he's entering the final year of his deal," Breech wrote. "The Commanders don't seem too concerned about it, but the market has certainly changed since McLaurin's last extension. Is McLaurin worth $30 million a year after coming off a career-high 13 touchdowns? The Commanders would be foolish to let this holdout drag on. Good chance this holdout ends sooner rather than later."
Read more: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Named Top Standout Among his Peers
As Breech mentioned, the Commanders cannot let this situation drag into the regular season. The franchise drastically altered its trajectory last year and needs to capitalize on its newfound momentum. Last thing they need is off-field drama hanging over their heads as they attempt to remain a threat to contend in the NFC.
Seeing that the Commanders have been in this kind of situation before with McLaurin, the expectation should be that the two sides will work things out. Given the success he had alongside Daniels, they are in no position to not keep him around for the foreseeable future.
With wide receivers around the league receiving top dollar, price will be the key factor in this holdout coming to a close. Only time will tell if and when the Commanders will put an end to this back-and-forth with McLaurin.
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