Terry McLaurin sits sidelined during the Washington Commanders' final preseason game amid an unresolved contract standoff. His agent, Buddy Baker, pursued an outsized salary target and used aggressive tactics that failed to force a concession from general manager Adam Peters. The impasse has strained relationships, diminished trust, and cooled fan support. Concerns are growing about McLaurin's ability to contribute early in the season if and when he returns. Commanders leadership appears unwilling to pay beyond roughly $33 million per season, leaving McLaurin and his agent to lower expectations to reach a deal.
Terry McLaurin cut a somber figure on the sidelines during the Washington Commanders' final preseason game. The wide receiver remains on the fringes as his contract standoff with the franchise continues, and patience is wearing incredibly thin among the fan base. McLaurin and his agent have backed themselves into a corner. They came into negotiations with an extortionate sum in mind that general manager Adam Peters was never going to pay.
They've taken every drastic measure and not backed down, but it has not caused much urgency from the general manager to get the matter resolved. The battle is straining relationships. Trust is diminishing, and frustrations are building. Fans who were firmly behind the wideout in his quest to get paid are backing off after reports of his agent's demands surfaced.
Baker's overplayed his hand, and then some. He wants McLaurin to get a higher average annual salary than D.K. Metcalf, even though his contract won't begin until he's 31 years old. He's tried everything to pile on the pressure, but he's messing with the wrong guy if he thought that Peters was going to break. McLaurin is suffering. He's listening to advice and paying a premium for it. But there is a harsh reality looming for the Ohio State product and his representative.
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