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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
How Terry McLaurin's ‘top-level' ask almost broke off talk with Commanders
Yahoo Sports host Andrew Siciliano, senior NFL writer Frank Schwab and senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson discuss the Washington wide receiver's ongoing contract negotiations and what it will take to find a resolution. Hear the full conversation on 'Inside Coverage' - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Charles, you mentioned Terry McLaurin. It's also time to win there in Washington. They have their window with a quarterback on a rookie contract. Terry McLaurin, I grew up there, full disclosure. I love the guy. He's been the face of the franchise through a very dark period here. He has transitioned to a new era and a reawakening of that fan base. Um, and that franchise and that region. I personally, I'm gonna put personal emotion into this. He deserves to get paid. I also understand that when you're turning 30, and you want a contract in the realm of 30, that Adam Peters probably doesn't want to do it. So, Charles, where are they? Yeah, you know, I, I think it was, it was interesting to me because when I went in, in my mind, I'm like, you know, is this really as, um, bad as it sounded in some moments here. Are they really in in that tough of a spot? And yeah, they are. And I think, I think what happened, the way I understand it is, you know, when negotiations first opened, I think the Commanders were a little stunned by initially what Terry McLaurin and his camp were really gunning for and, and, um, those negotiations, I mean, we're talking, what does he want? Do we know? 32. So I think everyone's being careful about not saying what the initial number was, but I will say it was high enough that it almost completely broke down conversation instantaneously between the two parties. Like, I think the Commanders were stunned. At initially what the ask was. And to me, the inference is this was like nearly top tier, tier one money. So, are we talking 35 million annual average value? Are we talking, you know, beyond 35? Are we talking creeping up to 40, like what was the initial ask? There's just not a lot of receivers who have done that, maxed out beyond $23 million in annual average value, which affects the guaranteed money. So, you have Adam Peters and you have the Washington Commanders sitting there staring at this and they're going, we want to pay you more, right? We're effectively looking at you and we're saying you're making about $23 million a year. million a year right now. We are willing to pay you more than that. We don't know that we can get you to 33, right? We don't know that we can get you, we feel like that is still an astronomical ask. So where does this settle out? In my mind, when I look at this and I listen to the principles, I think you fall somewhere in this territory where, I think if it can get to $27 million to $28 million in annual average value, if you're getting $50 to, you know, uh, somewhere between $50 and 60 million dollars in guaranteed money. I don't think either side will be happy, but I think it is the middle ground that I think gets, you know, those two sides together. The commanders are losing a lot of the momentum from last year. I mean, let's say this drags on and drags on. Terry McLaurin, you might not be up to speed to week three, week four, whatever, you know. It's not easy to get in football shape, right? Like this is tough, but the other thing I'm thinking is, and I want to ask you, is there a point where Washington says, OK, we got to pick up the phone and see if, if, if Terry and his camp are just stuck right here and they're not budging, and we don't want to give him that. Our only recourse really is we pick up the phone, we try to make a trade. Is that, is that, that even a possibility or what? I know it's not now, but then the other team's got to pay him. Right, thank you. Right there, Andrew, thank you. That part of the, um, the variables in this. No other team wants to pay Terry McLaurin 30+ million dollars a season either. They just don't. Close
Washington Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Coming soon: A Commanders newsletter for Washington sports fans
I'm Scott Allen, a D.C. native who grew up planning my Sundays around the burgundy and gold, and who, for the past 11 years, has had the privilege of writing about Washington's NFL team — both the ridiculous and the serious — for my hometown paper. Now I'll be writing about it in a new way — in our new newsletter, For Old D.C.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders will debut "Super Bowl Era" alternate uniform in 2025
The Commanders will have an alternate uniform in 2025, and it's a lot like how the franchise used to look on a weekly basis. Washington announced on Wednesday that the club will debut its "Super Bowl Era" uniform and helmet this season, which resembles the traditional kit the team wore under its previous name. The uniform includes a white jersey with burgundy pants that sport gold and white stripes down the side. The 'W' helmet also has two white stripes and a gold stripe in the middle with a gold facemask. Advertisement "We are excited to celebrate Washington's rich history with these iconic, Super Bowl Era uniforms this season," Commanders President Mark Clouse said in a press release. "Ever since Josh Harris and our ownership group acquired the team back in 2023, they've placed great value in finding ways to connect the past and present and pay homage to those that made the Burgundy and Gold what it is today.' As the Commanders' announcement notes, the uniform design is inspired by what the franchise wore during Super Bowl seasons of 1982, 1987, and 1991. "These uniforms honor the most successful era of our franchise -- one that reflects a culture of excellence and encompasses many historical moments and special memories amongst our fanbase," Clouse said. "We look forward to bringing that nostalgic feeling back to fans, while incorporating a modern feel for our next generation of fans.' The Commanders will debut the uniform against the Seahawks in Week 9 on Sunday Night Football. Washington will also wear it against the Broncos in Week 13 and the Cowboys in Week 17.
Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
With offseason work mostly complete, here are some of the most improved teams in the NFL
Spring is the time of optimism in the NFL with most teams hopeful that the moves made this offseason will lead to success in the fall. Since the start of the league year in March, teams have doled out billions of dollars in free agent contracts, drafted 257 players and made scores of trades to upgrade their rosters. Winning the offseason doesn't guarantee wins in the real season with countless examples of aggressive teams in March and April falling flat in September and October. But it does provide hope to fans hopeful that their teams can have a turnaround like the one that carried Washington from last place in 2023 to the NFC title game a year later or have added the ingredients to get over the hurdle and win it all like Philadelphia last season. With most of the major work by teams this offseason mostly complete — outside of a potential Aaron Rodgers signing in Pittsburgh — here are some of the teams that made the biggest improvements headed into the 2025 season. Chicago Bears Chicago was one of the offseason winners last season only to struggle in the regular season as quarterback Caleb Williams struggled at times as a rookie and the defense struggled to close out games, leading to the midseason firing of coach Matt Eberflus. The Bears were busy again this offseason and might have made the necessary changes to get the most out of Williams. They hired the most sought after coach on the market in bringing in Ben Johnson after a successful run as offensive coordinator in Detroit. That should help Williams as should the additions of Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson on the interior of the offensive line. Williams also has two new key playmakers in draft picks Colston Loveland at tight end and Luther Burden III at receiver. Chicago also fortified the defensive front for new coordinator Dennis Allen, adding Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo in free agency and drafting Shemar Turner in the second round. New England Patriots Jerod Mayo struggled in his first season as head coach in New England in place of the legendary Bill Belichick, leading the move to hire an established coach in his place with Mike Vrabel taking over the Patriots. Vrabel made the playoffs three times in six seasons as head coach in Tennessee and should have a big impact on the culture and a defense that added key free agents Milton Williams, Robert Spillane, Carlton Davis and Harold Landry. But the key to success in 2025 will be the additions made on offense to support second-year QB Drake Maye. Maye showed positive flashes last season despite having one of the worst supporting casts in the league. The situation is much better this season with the offensive line getting a big upgrade thanks to No. 4 overall pick Will Campbell at left tackle, along with veteran center Garrett Bradbury and right tackle Morgan Moses. Free agent receivers Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins, along with rookie Kyle Williams, give Maye more legitimate options on the outside and second-round running back TreVeyon Henderson should make a big impact as both a runner and in the passing game. Las Vegas Raiders Perhaps no team made a bigger leap at the key spots of head coach and quarterback like the Raiders. Proven winner Pete Carroll was hired to replace Antonio Pierce. Carroll added his old quarterback from Seattle with a trade for Geno Smith, who provides a major upgrade over Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell. The offense under new coordinator Chip Kelly should be potent thanks to the drafting of electric running back Ashton Jeanty to team with last season's rookie sensation Brock Bowers. Competing for a playoff spot in the loaded AFC West could be tough, but the Raiders should win considerably more games than the four they had last season. Arizona Cardinals Coach Jonathan Gannon has done a good job his first two seasons in Arizona of making the best out of a thin defensive roster. The Cardinals could make a big jump in his third season thanks to several key additions this offseason. It started in free agency when Arizona signed edge rusher Josh Sweat and interior defenders Calais Campbell and Dalvin Tomlinson. But the biggest additions might have come in the draft with the Cardinals getting high-upside defensive tackle Walter Nolen in the first round and cornerback Will Johnson in the second after he fell because of injury concerns. Later picks such as defensive lineman Jordan Burch, linebacker Cody Simon and cornerback Denzel Burke also could make impacts as rookies. The offense must hope for internal improvement from last year's first-round pick Marvin Harrison Jr. and quarterback Kyler Murray. Denver Broncos The Broncos were a surprise team in 2024 by making the playoffs behind rookie quarterback Bo Nix. They might be better positioned this season thanks to some key moves this offseason. An already strong secondary got better with the signing of former All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga and the addition of versatile first-round pick Jahdae Barron. Denver also signed former San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who could make a big impact if he can stay healthy after missing almost all of last season. The offense added a legitimate receiving threat at tight end with free agent addition Evan Engram and a potential big-play back in second-round pick RJ Harvey, leaving almost no notable holes on the roster. ___ AP NFL:
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Washington Football's top 2026 WR target to return to campus for an unofficial visit
Washington Football's top 2026 WR target to return to campus for an unofficial visit Four-star wide receiver Mason James is the top wide receiver on the Washington Huskies' board in the 2026 class. On Thursday afternoon, the product of Norman North High School in Oklahoma, who is ranked as the No. 25 wide receiver and No. 174 overall player in the class, announced he'd be returning to Seattle over the weekend for an unofficial visit to take in one of Jedd Fisch's spring practices. For James, who told On3's Chad Simmons his decision could come "sooner rather than later," his second trip to Seattle in as many months is a good sign for where wide receivers coach Kevin Cummings and the Huskies sit in his recruitment. James was on campus for Washington's Junior Day weekend in early March, and is set to return on an official visit on June 6. Thanks to a strong push, led by Cummings and Fisch, the Huskies appear to be among the leaders to secure his services. Although his hometown Oklahoma Sooners seem to be at the head of the pack, where he's set to take an official visit on June 20, and the Texas Longhorns, who he'll visit on June 13, have made up a lot of ground, the Huskies have found a way to make an impression on the 5-foot-11, 170-pound speedster. "Oh man, it was a great visit," James told Scott Eklund of his trip in March. "I think the biggest thing for me was how the entire staff was involved with being with me and my family and showing me how much they valued me and prioritized me." Since his arrival, the Huskies have been looking to expand their recruiting footprint with a blue-chip pass catcher from outside the West Coast. After striking out on Donovan Olugbode and Andrew Marsh in the 2025 cycle, James would be a strong win for the coaching staff if Cummings can secure his commitment.
