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Commanders’ Terry McLaurin negotiating salary revealed in contract talks – Jeremy Brener, Sports Illustrated
The numbers are unsurprisingly in the top tier for NFL receivers.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is approaching the final year of his current contract.
McLaurin wants to remain with the Commanders, but he isn’t looking to play again until he has a new deal on the table.
Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton dives into McLaurin’s current state of affairs.
McLaurin could make $30 million per year
“During an interview with 106.7 The Fan, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated said contract negotiations with McLaurin’s camp will realistically start with $30 million per year,” Moton wrote.
“McLaurin is the Commanders’ best offensive skill player and one of the league’s most consistent receivers. He’s eclipsed 1,001 receiving yards in five consecutive seasons despite Washington’s instability at quarterback before the franchise drafted Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick last year.
“According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Commanders want McLaurin around for the long term. Most people around the league expect the two sides to work out a new deal.
“If Breer is correct on the negotiated estimate, the two-time Pro Bowler will be one of the league’s top eight highest-paid receivers.”
McLaurin is still seeking an extension after voluntarily holding out of the team’s mandatory minicamp earlier this month.
The Commanders should be a bit skeptical paying a lot of money to McLaurin, who turns 30 in September, but he has proven that he should be one of the top wide receivers in the league.
McLaurin will have a month to negotiate a new deal with the Commanders before he is asked to report to training camp on July 22.
PFF shares data that all but confirms Jalen Hurts has an elite supporting cast – Anthony Miller, InsideTheIggles.com
He’s a solid quarterback, but the team around him is solid, too.
Pro Football Focus is up at it again with more definitive proof that the Philadelphia Eagles had one of the best supporting casts for their quarterback Jalen Hurts in the NFL last year. They have to data to back it up.
Dalton Wasserman wrote an article on the impact of the supporting casts in the NFL and which ones were the best in 2024. The Eagles were ranked fifth with an overall grade of 80.8.
Given the Eagles’ loaded roster, it’s easy to see why they ended last season as Super Bowl champions. Led by Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown and an outstanding offensive line, Jalen Hurts was able to deliver the franchise’s second championship, despite ranking 23rd among qualified quarterbacks in PFF passing grade. Ten of Philadelphia’s 11 offensive starters return this season, so the team should enjoy similar success in the quest for a repeat in 2025.”
PFF also gave the Eagles the sixth best grade for pass-blocking with 73.6. They were the fourth highest NFC team graded.
The data is backed up by Eagles’ solid lineup and should continue in 2025
Hurts has always been blessed to have a solid supporting cast around him since taking over as the full time starter in 2021. The additions of Brown and Smith helped him in the passing game over the last three years. Barkley added a whole new element to the running game as he’s coming off 2,504 yards in the regular season and playoffs.
Giants rookie Abdul Carter shares honest feelings on new jersey number – Billy Heyen, SportingNews.com
After aiming for the fences for his number, Carter is pleased with his new digits.
Abdul Carter had to do some serious work to end up with his rookie season jersey number with the New York Giants.
First, he inquired about the No. 56 retired by Lawrence Taylor: Nope.
Then, it was the No. 11 that he wore in college which is retired for Phil Simms: No again.
So it was third time’s the charm for Carter, who ended up with No. 51.
And now after rocking it for minicamp, he posted on social media with his thoughts: “51 growing on me,” Carter wrote.
51 growing on me pic.twitter.com/O0T0V518ei
— Abdul Carter (@1NCRDB1) June 11, 2025
Athletes do have a strong connection to the number on their uniform.
But at the end of the day, if Carter lives up to the hype of the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, that’ll be much more important than the digits on his chest.
Carter was a star at Penn State, which has led to some calling him the next Micah Parsons.
But with a new number in hand, Carter would like to leave his own legacy. And at his talent level, he’s got a great chance to do just that.
