Commanders' Terry McLaurin unlikely to receive top-5 wide receiver pay
Both the Commanders and McLaurin want to get a deal done. Despite the multitude of quarterbacks throwing him the ball, he's remained consistent and reliable, recording five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. The biggest hangup here is what McLaurin is asking and what the Commanders are willing to pay. McLaurin deserves his payday, but CBS Sports doesn't think he'll receive top-five money.
Terry McLaurin will be paid as a top-5 WR at start of yearOverreaction or reality: Overreaction
McLaurin is one of the most underrated wide receivers in football. He had 44.8% of Washington's receiving touchdowns last season, the third-highest percentage for any player in the league. He was also second in the NFL in receiving touchdowns last season (13).
Coming off five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, McLaurin put up numbers despite the myriad of quarterbacks that have thrown to him over the years. No coincidence McLaurin's touchdown numbers went from four the previous season to 13 with Jayden Daniels as his quarterback.
Where McLaurin gets paid amongst the elite receivers is the question. He currently makes $23.3 million a season and watched the wide receiver market explode since he signed his extension in 2022. A pay raise is coming, but how much will the Commanders pay?
A.J. Brown is the fifth-highest paid receiver at $32 million a season. McLaurin likely won't get that much, but $30 million a season (Tyreek Hill and Amon-Ra St. Brown make that much) is in the realm of possibility.
McLaurin should get top-10 money for his position. Highly unlikely he'll be in the top-five range.
Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase and Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson are the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL, bringing in $40.25 million and $35 million (on average), respectively. If McLaurin were a couple of years younger, he might receive that top-five pay, but as he's turning 30 in September, he will likely land outside the top five.
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Now if they would just get the deal done so everyone can move forward.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' Terry McLaurin unlikely to receive top-5 wide receiver pay
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