Adam Peters steers Washington’s contract dance with Terry McLaurin, aiming to reward top play while safeguarding the team’s future. The deal structure leans on a $44 million guarantee this season, with the general manager stressing mutual concessions and staying grounded in the locker room’s value. Washington’s prior Cosmi extension this year underlines a commitment to the line, which could steady McLaurin’s target floor and keep his fantasy upside intact as the offense evolves.

McLaurin’s role remains central, and Peters’ approach signals a long-term focus rather than empty capitulation to popularity. For fantasy managers, the message is clear: McLaurin stays a top high-volume option, Cosmi’s continuity should bolster pass protection and time, and the Commanders appear poised to lean into an offense that can sustain strong weekly output with McLaurin as a reliable anchor.