The nation’s capital is going to remain scary for the foreseeable future.
Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders have agreed to a three-year, $96 million extension to keep ‘Scary Terry’ in the district, a source confirmed to USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon.
On July 15, McLaurin spoke with reporters, saying it was over a month since the Commanders had spoken with his reps. Joe Theismann, the quarterback who led Washington to its first Super Bowl championship in the 1982 season, even got involved, saying on July 8 that the team needs to take care of McLaurin, comparing him to Jerry Rice.
Despite frustration beginning to boil over, the star receiver maintained his desire to remain with the team that drafted him in 2019.
As the Commanders loaded up for a potential Super Bowl run with trades and free agent signings, taking care of McLaurin’s contract remained the final hurdle in what’s been an otherwise successful offseason.
Now those contract talks can be put to rest and both sides can turn their attention to winning games on the field rather than off of it.
Here’s what to know about McLaurin’s new deal in Washington.
Terry McLaurin contract details
McLaurin agreed to a three-year deal worth $96 million.
The contract comes with a $30 million signing bonus. It carries an average annual value (AAV) of $32 million, tying him with the Philadelphia Eagles’ A.J. Brown as the sixth highest-paid wide receiver, according to OverTheCap.
McLaurin was entering the final year of a three-year, $69.6 million extension that he signed following his rookie contract.
It’s a deal that not only gives the star receiver some much-needed security ahead of his age-30 season, but ensures he will remain in the nation’s capital for the foreseeable future.
Terry McLaurin stats
Selected in the third round with the 76th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, McLaurin has been everything the Commanders could’ve asked for and more.
A model of consistency and durability, the star hasn’t missed a game in four consecutive seasons. In his six seasons, McLaurin has been sidelined for just three of a potential 100 games.
Not only is he always on the field, but he has continued to produce over the years, turning in at least 1,000 receiving yards in five of those campaigns.
McLaurin has totaled 460 receptions, 6,379 yards and 38 touchdowns during his time in Washington, which is even more impressive after considering the quarterback carousel – 11 different starting quarterbacks – that the receiver endured to this point.
Despite just two Pro Bowl honors, McLaurin remains one of the league’s best receivers. Now he’s getting paid like one.
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