The Washington Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin on Tuesday agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $71 million. Contracts for WRs, particularly those drafted with Deebo Samuel in 2019, are of major interest to the 49ers as they try to iron out a deal with Samuel.
Where McLaurin’s deal could help inform what Samuel’s deal may look like is not in the financials, but in the length.
Much of the reporting on Samuel’s desires in his pursuit of a new contract involve looking beyond this 2022 extension. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport has remained steadfast in saying Samuel doesn’t want to hold onto his running back role because he’s hoping for another big payday in his career. Longevity and multiple bags are the impetus behind Samuel’s trade request, which is still on the table.
