The Washington Commanders removed disgruntled wide receiver Terry McLaurin from the physically unable to perform list early Saturday.
And while the two sides have yet to agree to a contract extension, the transaction means McLaurin can return to practice and start preparing for the season.
Multiple outlets reported Saturday that there was no sign of movement on a deal. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that time was running short before the season for McLaurin to start getting reps on the field.
The Commanders open the season at home Sept. 7 against the New York Giants, their NFC East rival.
McLaurin, who turns 30 in September, was put on the PUP list when he reported to camp on July 27, with the team citing an ankle injury.
He missed the start of camp and was fined $50,000 per day and $200,000 in total, as allowed by the collective bargaining agreement.
He is seeking an extension as he enters the final season of a three-year, $68.4 million deal. His average annual salary of $22.8 million ranks 17th among receivers. Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase is No. 1, earning an average of $40.2 million, per Spotrac.
“On the business side, (Commanders general manager Adam Peters) and his side are still working very hard with Terry and his reps on the business side of things,” head coach Dan Quinn said when McLaurin reported. “While on PUP he’ll be working with the trainers.”
Washington selected McLaurin, a product of Ohio State, in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl twice and was named a second team All-Pro in 2024.
McLaurin is coming off a big year, amassing 82 catches for 1,096 yards and a career-high 13 receiving touchdowns in 17 games. It was his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season.
