💰 McLaurin finally agreed to a 3-year, $97 million extension on Aug. 25, but the timing meant he linked up with the team just weeks before the regular season started.
🔥 The rust showed big time. The Commanders fell from 12-5 in 2024 to 5-12 in 2025, going from buzzworthy to a league punchline.
📊 McLaurin’s season was a major disappointment. He missed a career-high 7 games, finished with 38 receptions, 582 yards, and 3 touchdowns, and was labeled the “Most Disappointing Player” on the roster by a postmortem writer.
🗓 Week 15 vs. the Giants highlighted how troubled the organization felt: McLaurin had a planned rest day amid an injury-plagued year, while rookie QB Jayden Daniels also battled injuries (missing 10 games). Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury was later fired after the season.
🔥 Takeaway: the holdout and mismanagement underscored a need for better health, younger depth, and more consistent preparation.
📊 Looking ahead, the Commanders aim to rebound with a healthier core and clearer direction in 2026, hoping to turn the page from a turbulent 2025 season.
