McLaurin activated from PUP

McLaurin is activated from the PUP list as contract talks continue and he could begin practicing.

Commanders Activate McLaurin from PUP to Start Practice

The Washington Commanders activated wide receiver Terry McLaurin from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said the offense must get McLaurin on the field for the unit to be ready for the season. McLaurin left camp with an ankle injury after a brief holdout tied to a potential new contract.

There has been no progress on a new deal, but the activation clears the path for McLaurin to practice after Monday night game against the Bengals. If he takes the field next week, it would be a positive sign for the team’s plans for Week 1.

The move shows how a season hinges on timing as much as talent. McLaurin's availability could unlock the Commanders offense if he signs a new contract, yet negotiations remain a headline that cannot be ignored. The team is trying to balance immediate competitiveness with long term financial considerations.

If the contract talks drag, the dynamic in the locker room could shift even as McLaurin returns to drills. For fans, the sequence may color expectations for Week 1; for executives, it tests how speed to practice interacts with long term value and cap space.

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Timing will reveal the best path for both sides.