Commanders star Terry McLaurin finally returns to training camp in major breakthrough amid bitter contract feud
The wide receiver was not present for the unofficial start of camp last week amid his bitter contract standoff in Washington, which he has expressed his frustration over publicly.
However, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that McLaurin has now joined up with the team in a major breakthrough, although he did not practice while dealing with an ankle injury.
Washington is now expected to place him on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
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