McLaurin casts doubt on attending Commanders training camp given lack of progress on a new contract

FILE - Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin looks on from the sideline during an NFL football divisional playoff tournament against the Detroit Lions Saturday Jan in Detroit AP Photo Rick Osentoski File AP Rick Osentoski FILE - Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin looks on from the sideline during an NFL football divisional playoff tournament against the Detroit Lions Saturday Jan in Detroit AP Photo Rick Osentoski File AP Rick Osentoski LAUREL Md AP A week before veterans arrive for Washington Commanders training camp top wide receiver Terry McLaurin did not commit to practicing with the rest of the group expressing frustration over a lack of progress toward a new contract McLaurin stated Tuesday after taping a local television commercial he wants things to work out but at the end of the day it takes two to tango I don t know what happens next McLaurin stated But without any progressive discussions it s kind of hard to see how I step on the field What happens next starting with his attendance at training camp or seeking a contract is unclear Instead of building on a dynamic passing connection with Offensive Rookie of the Year quarterback Jayden Daniels McLaurin skipped mandatory minicamp and specific voluntary workouts this spring I ve been pretty frustrated I m not gonna lie McLaurin declared in his first expansive comments on the contract talks which became a -minute discussion with reporters Everything that has transpired to this point has been disappointing and frustrating I ve required to continue my career here I ve created my life here McLaurin who turns in September signed a three-year million extension in under the Commanders previous regime His million average annual salary ranks th among developing wide receivers after the New York Jets agreed with Garrett Wilson on a four-year million extension Monday McLaurin s base salary is million He had a career-high touchdowns last season his fifth in a row surpassing yards receiving on receptions McLaurin added another three touchdowns and yards on catches in three playoff games as Washington reached the NFC championship contest for the first time since Instead of that success leading to smooth extension talks McLaurin mentioned his camp has not heard from the front office in the past month McLaurin a third-round pick out of Ohio State reported his status for training camp and future with the organization are up in the air That is a twist for someone who had been a face of the franchise before Daniels arrival producing on teams with a rotating cast of suspect QBs That changed last season as the Commanders won regular-season games with Daniels running the offense Only Daniels rivals McLaurin s popularity among fans and for his locker room leadership I understand that everything is a business but at the same time I want to put myself in a position where I m valued and I feel appreciated and things like that McLaurin explained Unfortunately that hasn t transpired the way I wished it to The Commanders have remained quiet during the protracted negotiations beyond general manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn expressing a desire to keep McLaurin around for a long time While Wilson is on the verge of McLaurin s primary comparison may be closer to fellow draft pick D K Metcalf who is two years younger and signed a million extension with Pittsburgh following an offseason bargain from Seattle I think how the sector is in contemporary times I think it pretty much conveys what guys of my caliber are deserving of McLaurin noted I feel like I fit in that box because of how I ve unfailingly carried myself on and off the field and the value I know I bring to a band The topic of age befuddles McLaurin who has not missed a meeting since He noted that he wasn t a full-time performer until deep into his Ohio State career and that this will only be his seventh NFL season I m not dismissing age perfectly McLaurin explained There are figures points to advocacy that but how come it s not OK to say this may be a different matter and based on what he s proven showing no signs of deterioration I feel that should be acknowledged as well AP NFL https apnews com hub nfl Source