Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been activated off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, a move that marks an important step in his recovery from an ankle injury. Coach Dan Quinn stated that McLaurin’s activation is unrelated to contract negotiations and is focused on getting him ready for the season opener against the New York Giants.
McLaurin has been rehabbing the ankle issue since July 27, and the team wants to give him three weeks of conditioning before the start of the season. The Commanders typically activate players off PUP work with trainers on a separate field first, but in this case, they want to focus on McLaurin’s return to the field.
Quinn emphasized that McLaurin is “on the same trajectory as everybody else” and has been receiving treatments and doing workouts to make progress. McLaurin has served as a captain for most of his Washington tenure and remains highly respected in the locker room, with teammate Tyler Biadasz expressing excitement about having him back on the field.
The team’s decision comes after months of contract negotiations between McLaurin and the Commanders. McLaurin had requested a trade, but the team has stated they have no intention of trading him. The situation has been complicated by McLaurin’s strong desire to return to the field and continue his career in Washington, where he has built a life with his wife.
With McLaurin back on the field, the Commanders are now focused on getting him ready for the season opener. While there is still uncertainty about the contract negotiations, McLaurin’s activation marks an important step forward in his recovery and sets the stage for a successful season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45993504/commanders-activate-wr-terry-mclaurin-pup-list