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Commanders star predicted for $90 million contract extension

The Washington Commanders could be giving one of their best players a massive raise.

Jeremy Brener

Washington Commanders helmets like the bench during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens.
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The Washington Commanders are likely going to negotiate a new contract with Terry McLaurin soon, but it will take a bit of time to come on the same page with the terms.

CBS Sports writer Cody Benjamin predicts McLaurin will sign a three-year, $90 million contract with the Commanders.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum breaks up a pass for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLauri
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum breaks up a pass for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

McLaurin predicted for contract extension

"Some were stunned when McLaurin, the consummate professional and face of the Washington Commanders' receiving corps, didn't report for minicamp," Benjamin wrote.

"Truth is, this isn't his first rodeo in contract tussles. McLaurin also skipped both spring workouts and mandatory June camp back in 2022, before securing his current extension with the club. This sure feels like the sequel to that short-lived saga, as Washington is committed to title contention in 2025, even adding a new running mate for McLaurin in Deebo Samuel.

"While he's approaching 30, "Scary Terry" is also due for a raise after five straight 1,000-yard seasons, including a seamless connection with quarterback Jayden Daniels."

There could be concern here that McLaurin is making too much money, but this contract puts him on the payroll until 2028, which is the final year Daniels is on a rookie deal.

With Daniels not needing to be paid for a while, the Commanders need to capitalize and pay non-quarterbacks the big bucks.

McLaurin should be the first to get a massive raise after all he's done for the organization since being drafted in 2019.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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