The Washington Commanders and <a href="https://www.on3.com/rivals/terry-mclaurin-111867/">Terry McLaurin</a> could be closer to a contract resolution, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. McLaurin is reportedly coming off the PUP list, signaling a ramp up period.



“A small step: Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is coming off the PUP list, as he’s set to ramp up — the next step in returning to practice,” <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1956702490730336692">Rapoport wrote on Twitter/X.</a> “There is no indication of progress on an extension. But with the season looming, McLaurin will begin the process of getting his body ready.”



While it doesn’t indicate a new contract coming for the star wide receiver, the fact that he’s getting back onto the field could suggest both sides want to make it work with the season just weeks away.



As of last week, it was a difficult situation for McLaurin and the Commanders. The star pass catcher even requested a trade and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler explained the difficulty of the situation.



“Scary Terry’s contract situation remains scary,” <a href="https://www.on3.com/pro/news/terry-mclaurin-trade-request-espn-jeremy-fowler-gives-pessimistic-outlook-on-extension-for-washington-commanders-wr/">Fowler said</a>. “They have been far apart. I’ll put it this way: He has wanted metrics of the <a href="https://www.on3.com/rivals/dk-metcalf-27717/">DK Metcalf</a> contract. $32 million. I’m told the Washington Commanders have only been slightly above where he was before, which is $23 million. So, take that gap. That’s $7 or $8 million that they have to bridge.”



McLaurin has played his entire career, going back to 2019, with the Commanders. That’s included going to the Pro Bowl twice in the last three seasons. Last season, one of those Pro Bowl seasons, he was phenomenal with 82 receptions for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns. That was a career high in touchdowns.



In 2022, McLaurin signed a three-year, $71 million contract with a $28 million signing bonus. Since then, wide receivers have seen a boost in their contracts. In the case of DK Metcalf, who Fowler suggested is being used as a model, his contract was signed this past offseason for five years and $150 million.



“Washington, I’m told, has gotten some calls about McLaurin,” Fowler said. “There’s some interest league-wide. They have no interest in trading him still. So, this is a classic standoff as we’re about to see.”



Dan Morrison contributed to this report

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