Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels raised eyebrows when he stated throughout Monday’s preseason recreation in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals that he knew unsettled extensive receiver Terry McLaurin would “be coming by way of the door quickly.”
In the course of the newest version of The Athletic’s “Scoop City” podcast, Daniels spoke with NFL insider Dianna Russini concerning the ongoing contract standoff between McLaurin and the Commanders.
“Hundred %, I really feel nice (concerning the state of affairs),” Daniels stated about his confidence that he’ll have McLaurin as a teammate when Washington opens the season in opposition to the New York Giants on Sept. 7.
McLaurin stays within the final year
of his present deal and requested a commerce on July 31 amid his need for an extension. On Monday, ESPN’s Ben Solak revealed that he couldn’t “discover anybody who believes extensive receiver Terry McLaurin will play for one more group in 2025” throughout a go to to the Commanders throughout coaching camp.
Moreover, a Thursday report shared that McLaurin just isn’t among the many gamers who might be made accessible to would-be patrons earlier than the summer time involves an finish.
“I simply know that it’s all gonna work out, that either side will come to an settlement, and Terry’s gonna be again out right here. We’re gonna be throwing some passes to him,” Daniels added.
Daniels’ feedback do not erase the truth that, as of Friday morning, there was no indication that McLaurin and the Commanders have been near an settlement. On Wednesday, it was reported that “one individual with information of McLaurin’s contract negotiations” stated the 29-year-old “has requested for greater than” the common annual worth hooked up to the five-year, $150M contract that the Pittsb
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On Friday, DraftKings Sportsbook continued to checklist the Commanders tied for sixth (with the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers) among the many betting favorites at +2000 odds to win Tremendous Bowl LX in February 2026, therefore why Washington is in no rush to commerce Daniels’ favourite goal for a future draft asset.
Moreover, it seems Daniels understands McLaurin would not forfeit cash by sitting regular-season video games out if he does not have an extension in hand by Week 1.
