McLaurin update

Terry McLaurin is off the PUP list but not yet on the practice field as the Commanders navigate a return and contract talks.

McLaurin sits out practice as return date remains unclear

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been taken off the physically unable to perform list but will not practice on Wednesday. He began camp on PUP with an ankle issue after a brief holdout and was activated over the weekend. Coach Dan Quinn said McLaurin is doing conditioning work as part of the standard return to action protocol and there is no date circled for his next steps on the practice field.

McLaurin's holdout was tied to a contract extension, and there is no sign of an imminent agreement. Removing him from PUP signals the team expects him to play once medically cleared, and Washington would welcome the top receiver back whenever that happens. The situation keeps the offense in a waiting pattern as the season approaches.

This pause shows how teams balance medical readiness with contract dynamics. A player's absence can shape camp rhythm and the early mood around an offense that relies on its top targets.

For McLaurin, the risk is twofold: time away from practice and ongoing negotiations. For the Commanders, the delay could shift focus from on field work to behind the scenes talks. The next clear signal will be the first practice and any timetable the team and medical staff can agree on.

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The next update will show how fast the team can convert potential into production.