The Washington Commanders may already be hitting a snag before the 2025 NFL season has begun as the team sorts out the Terry McLaurin situation. After contract extension negotiations failed to result in a deal,

Last year, McLaurin was rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels ' favorite target in a revamped offense. McLaurin reeled in 82 of his 117 targets for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns, which were both career highs. That helped the Commanders go from 4-13 to 12-5 in just one year.

The Commanders are reportedly reluctant to pay McLaurin an amount commensurate with the league’s top receivers since he will be 31 when a new deal begins