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Terry McLaurin threatens holdout over stalled extension talks

All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin just dropped a bombshell, saying he hasn’t heard from the Washington Commanders about a contract extension in over a month. His quote says it all: “Without any progressive discussions, I don’t see how I step on the field.” This is exactly the kind of situation that can derail a season before it even starts. McLaurin has been Washington’s most consistent offensive weapon and one of the few bright spots during their rebuild. The fact that they’re letting contract talks go cold with their best player is honestly baffling, especially in today’s receiver market where guys are getting paid left and right. The timing couldn’t be worse either - with training camp approaching and the team trying to establish some stability, having your WR1 threatening a holdout is the last thing you want. McLaurin has every right to be frustrated when he’s watching other receivers get massive deals while Washington apparently isn’t even picking up the phone. This feels like a situation that could get ugly fast if the Commanders don’t get their act together. You can’t afford to lose a player of McLaurin’s caliber over what seems like poor communication. What’s your take - should McLaurin hold out until he gets paid, or is Washington justified in taking their time with this extension? #NFL #Commanders #TerryMcLaurin