The Washington Commanders were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Washington immediately became a competitive team with Jayden Daniels at quarterback, who won Offensive Rookie of the Year. Now it seems that Daniels will be without his top weapon during mandatory minicamp.

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is not attending mandatory minicamp, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

McLaurin is seeking a multi-year contract extension and has been away from the team during OTAs.

McLaurin is in the final year of his current contract. He is set to earn $16.5 million in base salary in 2025 and has a cap hit of $25.5 million.

McLaurin has certainly done enough to warrant a contract extension. He has been nothing but reliable since joining Washington back in 2019. In fact, McLaurin has not posted fewer than 77 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards each season since his rookie year.

It is clear that McLaurin wants some stability, especially after the emergence of Jayden Daniels during the 2024 season.

The Commanders have roughly $21 million in cap space in 2025. Washington has the ability to extend McLaurin, especially because of an extension in all likelihood would lower his 2025 cap hit.

It will be interesting to track this story throughout the summer.

Terry McLaurin's contract “frustrations” with Commanders coming to a head

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The Commanders are getting themselves into an ugly situation with Terry McLaurin.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported last week that tensions are brewing between McLaurin and the Commanders amid this contract dispute.

“Sources: #Commanders All-Pro WR Terry McLaurin has made it clear to the team that he’s frustrated with the lack of progress on a long-term deal. As I previously reported, McLaurin unexpectedly left voluntary workouts after initially attending, and it remains to be seen whether he’ll report for mandatory minicamp. McLaurin is entering the final year of his contract. Talks have been minimal,” Schultz wrote on social media on Thursday.

It is surprising to hear that there have not been substantial contract discussions taking place. Washington has a clear motivation to keep McLaurin around and keep Jayden Daniels' top offensive weapon.

Commanders fans are hopeful that McLaurin will receive a long-term extension as soon as possible.

Hopefully this situation does not drag on throughout training camp. Otherwise it could turn into a bigger distraction.