Terry McLaurin has not shown up for the commander’s training camp amid an ongoing contract dispute.
While the rest of the team passed their conditioning tests on Tuesday, McLaurin, age 29, was notably absent. His holdout is particularly significant as it occurs just before the team’s first training camp practice, marking the last year of his three-year, $68.3 million deal.
McLaurin is seeking to negotiate an extension after a season where he amassed 1,096 receiving yards and achieved a personal best of 13 touchdowns, leading the team to the NFC Championship for the first time since 1991.
Unfortunately, things aren’t progressing in his favor. Last week, he voiced his disappointment over how the negotiations were unfolding.
On Tuesday, general manager Adam Peters addressed the media and emphasized, “Everyone is here today.” He added, “We definitely value Terry a lot. We knew this was a possibility and had discussions recently. We want to keep talking and will try our best to finalize the deal.”
As it stands, McLaurin is set to earn $15 million in 2025 with a cap hit of $25 million. However, each day he misses camp incurs a hefty $50,000 fine. It’s worth noting he also skipped a mandatory minicamp in June due to the contract standoff.
Despite the turmoil, McLaurin affirmed his commitment to the team in a recent conversation with reporters. “I want to continue my career here. I built my life here. My wife and I bought our first home here. This is where I’ve always wanted to be,” he stated.
