Details of Terry McLaurin's $96M Extension With Commanders Revealed

Here's how it all breaks down.

McLaurin and the Commanders at long last agreed to a contract extension on Monday. / Peter Casey-Imagn Images

If you count yourself among the faction of sports fans eager to hear exactly how Terry McLaurin's long-awaited extension with the Commanders is structured, we have great news for you: the deal terms have been revealed.

Although the headline number was $96 million, the new deal's base new money value amounts to $87 million over three years, with a total base value of $103.35 over four years, per Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.

The contract also includes $44.65 million fully guaranteed (including a $30 million signing bonus), as well as $9.4 million in upside.

Take a look at the full breakdown below:

💰💰 Terry McLaurin's @Commanders deal 💰💰

• Base new-money value: $87 million over 3 years.
• Total base value: $103.35 million over 4 years.
• $44.65 million fully guaranteed.
• $9.4 million in upside.

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— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) August 27, 2025

So there you have it. Part of the reported holdup with the deal was that the Commanders were hesitant to spend big on an aging receiver they weren't sure they'd keep around for another five years. With no guaranteed money beyond 2026, that gives Washington the option to move on if they'd like, in the event the receiver begins to slow down.

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