Terry McLaurin didn’t show at the Washington Commanders’ mandatory minicamp Tuesday in Ashburn, but he is scheduled to make an appearance nearby soon.
He is named as one of the numerous stars who are advertised to appear at the CSA autograph show at the nearby Dulles Expo Center on June 27-29.
Maybe McLaurin, 29, who is seeking a new contract with a year left on his current deal, could seek out some contract negotiation advice from the most legendary holdout in Washington football history — John Riggins, who is also scheduled to be there.
After nine NFL seasons — four with the Redskins — Riggins left training camp in 1980 and sat out the entire season. When he came back in 1981, Riggins delivered one of the greatest quotes in league history — “I’m bored, I’m broke and I’m back.”
Whenever this contract dispute is settled, don’t expect McLaurin’s return to be so memorable. This isn’t the first time McLaurin, who was often the lone beacon of light during the dark days on the field under the Dan Snyder ownership after arriving as a rookie in 2019, has flexed his muscles for money.
He held out in 2022, refusing to attend OTAs or minicamp. When McLaurin did come back after agreeing to a three-year, $70 million deal, he turned his absence for pay into a spiritual experience.
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