Terry McLaurin, who is in the middle of talks with the Washington Commanders, might just profit off of Garrett Wilson's massive four-year, $130 million contract extension. McLaurin, who has stats similar to Wilson, is reportedly seeking a new deal at Washington with only one year remaining on his contract.
Terry McLaurin is currently negotiating an extension with the Washington Commanders (File/AP)
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Gary Davenport of the Bleacher Report predicted this week that McLaurin will sign a four-year deal worth $124 million with $83.5 million in guarantees. This could actually be a possibility.
Wilson’s $32.5 million AAV, Justin Jefferson’s $35 million AAV, and AJ Brown’s $32 million AAV disrupt the WR market. McLaurin is on a $69.6 million deal ($23.2 million AAV) and is seeking an extension exceeding $30 million AAV, according to reports.
Garrett Wilson's deal only strengthens McLaurin’s case. At 29, he has had five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and 13 TDs in 2024 with Jayden Daniels.
"The Washington Commanders appear to be “all-in” on trying to back up last year’s NFC title game run. The team swung a pair of big-time trades in the offseason for offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Deebo Samuel," Davenport wrote.
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McLaurin is older than Wilson (24), but his 82 catches, 1,096 yards in 2024, plus second-team All-Pro honors, make him a top pick for Washington. ESPN's Adam Schefter noted McLaurin compares himself to receivers like Ja’Marr Chase ($40.25 million AAV) and Tee Higgins ($28.75 million AAV), and Wilson’s deal sets a new floor closer to $30–32 million AAV.
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McLaurin is older than Wilson (24), but his 82 catches, 1,096 yards in 2024, plus second-team All-Pro honors, make him a top pick for Washington. ESPN's Adam Schefter noted McLaurin compares himself to receivers like Ja’Marr Chase ($40.25 million AAV) and Tee Higgins ($28.75 million AAV), and Wilson’s deal sets a new floor closer to $30–32 million AAV.
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Bleacher Report’s James Palmer reported that McLaurin isn’t looking to become the next $40 million receiver. "But there’s still a pretty sizable gap between player and team in negotiations."
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