Terry McLaurin, the star wide receiver of the Washington Commanders, has been activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. The roster move effectively ends his hold-in and makes him eligible to practice ahead of the regular season.
McLaurin’s unavailability was due to an ankle injury, which initially led to a six-figure fine for skipping the first four days of training camp. He had been placed on the PUP list after being moved from the injured reserve list.
The Commanders announced the roster move, which is not directly related to contract extension talks with McLaurin. However, it comes as a positive development for the team, as it makes McLaurin eligible to practice and ramp up preparations for the season opener on September 7.
McLaurin’s situation has been tense due to his frustration with his contract. He had told reporters last month that he was disappointed with how talks had progressed and expressed his desire to continue playing for the Commanders, whom he loves and feels valued by.
The team drafted McLaurin in the third round out of Ohio State in 2019, and he has since become a key player, finishing each season with at least 1,000 receiving yards. His career-best performance last season saw him finish with 13 touchdown receptions and 1,096 receiving yards.
With McLaurin now eligible to practice, the Commanders can begin to move forward with their preparations for the upcoming season.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/commanders-latest-roster-moves-signals-end-terry-mclaurins-hold-in-contract-talks-continue