Former Ohio State star threatens a massive holdout just hours after his Buckeyes replacement scored a $130 million extension
Less than one day after former Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson landed a $130 million extension from the New York Jets, Terry McLaurin made it known what he expects from the Washington Commanders. One of the best playmakers from the 2010s-era Buckeyes, McLaurin is coming off his second Pro Bowl and first All-Pro season. With […]
Less than one day after former Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson landed a $130 million extension from the New York Jets, Terry McLaurin made it known what he expects from the Washington Commanders. One of the best playmakers from the 2010s-era Buckeyes, McLaurin is coming off his second Pro Bowl and first All-Pro season.
With his fifth-straight season with at least 77 receptions and 1,002 yards, McLaurin has been a dynamic game-breaker throughout his entire NFL career. No one has been surprised after he averaged 20 yards a catch in his final season at Ohio State in 2018.
The third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft made it clear he wants to be the next Buckeyes star to cash in. On Tuesday, McLaurin went so far as to say he won't play again until he has a new deal.
"I've been pretty frustrated, not gonna lie. Everything that has transpired has been pretty disappointing. I want to continue my career here, I've created my life here, so I want to be here. Just to see how things have played out has been disappointing."
“Without any progressive discussions, I don’t see how I step on the field," McLaurin added.
Will McLaurin get the same deal as Wilson? Probably not. The former turns 30 in September compared to Wilson turning 25 in a week. Wilson is also probably the better overall player despite being younger.
But McLaurin won't fall too far short, if at all. The structure of deals matters, and the Commanders are contending for a Super Bowl right now with Jayden Daniels at the helm. The Jets have another Buckeye in Justin Fields, but are rebuilding for now.
The stakes are different, and that should help one of the defining big-play threats from his tenure score one more gigantic NFL contract.
