Report: McLaurin unlikely to attend Commanders' minicamp

The Washington Commanders don't expect wide receiver Terry McLaurin to attend the start of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, sources told Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post.

McLaurin's representatives have been negotiating a contract extension with the Commanders. While there's been some progress toward a deal, the two sides remain far from reaching an agreement, according to Jhabvala.

The 26-year-old wideout initially attended voluntary offseason workouts before opting to skip OTAs with his contract situation still unresolved.

McLaurin is entering the final year of his rookie deal, which will see him earn $2.7 million in 2022.

Head coach Ron Rivera remains optimistic that there will be an agreement in place and anticipates all his players attending minicamp.

"I expect all our players to be here because it is mandatory," head coach Ron Rivera said, according to Bryan Manning of Commanders Wire.

It's unclear whether the team will excuse McLaurin's nonappearance, but an unexcused absence could result in a fine for each day the star wideout misses during minicamp. He could be subject to a total of $95,877 for missing the 3-day sessions, Jhabvala adds.

The Ohio State product has led Washington in receiving yards in each of his first three seasons with the club, including back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns in 2020 and 2021. McLaurin reeled in 77 receptions for 1,053 yards and five touchdowns last year.

McLaurin is among a group of talented receivers, including DK Metcalf and Deebo Samuel, who are seeking a long-term extension.