Commanders Forced Into Terry McLaurin Decision Hours After Kliff Kingsbury’s Demand to Front Office

Kliff Kingsbury may have been the first to show his concern in Washington’s ongoing standoff with Terry McLaurin. The Commanders’ offensive coordinator acknowledged Friday that the team’s offense can’t truly settle in until its top wideout is back in the mix.

“We’re kind of at that point where we need to get those guys, when they’re available, out there and jelling to see where we are as an offense,” Kingsbury told reporters, via NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Now, the following day, Washington made a move that edges things closer in that direction. McLaurin was officially activated from the physically unable to perform list. He had landed there at the start of camp, dealing with an ankle issue after reporting late because of his push for a new contract.

“One day after OC Kliff Kingsbury said it was time for on-field work, the #Commanders activated WR Terry McLaurin off the Active/PUP List.”

If McLaurin does step back onto the field next week, it would be the clearest sign yet that the Commanders are on track to have their No. 1 receiver lining up with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels when the season kicks off September 7.

This is an ongoing story, stay tuned!