Adam Peters and Dan Quinn talk roster cuts, Terry McLaurin’s new deal, and the new season

[Washington Commanders]

Adam Peters and Dan Quinn talk roster cuts, Terry McLaurin’s new deal, and the new season

General Manager Adam Peters and Head Coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media before the Washington Commanders hit the practice field to start preparing for Week 1’s season opener against the New York Giants. Terry McLaurin’s contract extension was the story of he offseason, and Peters thanked him for his professionalism throughout the process.

LIVE: GM Adam Peters and HC Dan Quinn speak to the media after roster cutdowns https://t.co/X0J4oabfwK

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 27, 2025

RIP Rick Snider:​

Commanders GM Adam Peters starting off his press conference with a few words about Rick Snider.

Heartfelt and meaningful. pic.twitter.com/CasLgeOnXF

— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 27, 2025

Adam Peters opened his presser with Dan Quinn by offering his condolences to Rick Snider's family. He sadly passed yesterday.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 27, 2025

Terry McLaurin’s contract extension:​

Adam Peters opening comments on McLaurin extension

"We're thrilled"

"It wasn't always easy, we had a lot of talks along the way….want to thank him for his professionalism"

Also discusses level of concern to get deal done before season@JPFinlayNBCS #RaiseHail #Commanders pic.twitter.com/yGKkOtPn0D

— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) August 27, 2025

Adam Peters on @TheTerry_25's deal: "It wasn't always easy, but we had a lot of talks along the way. He came in my office a bunch. … Just want to thank him for his professionalism. … Really pumped to be moving forward with him."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 27, 2025

AP: "Deadlines prompt action a lot of times. Maybe that was it. We had a lot of positive conversations leading up to that."

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) August 27, 2025

"Really want to thank Terry," Commanders GM Adam Peters said. "It wasn’t always easy. We had a lot of talks along the way."

He thanked Josh Harris for "his support. And his money."

— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) August 27, 2025

"It was a long time from when we started the talks until they got finished," Adam Peters said. "You get optimistic, pessimistic, all those different things throughout the process. What we never lost was our love and admiration and respect for Terry."

— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) August 27, 2025

Peters on McLaurin: as we got closer, we started to feel more optimism that things would get done

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 27, 2025

McLaurin playing out his new contract:​

GM Adam Peters shared why they offered Terry this specific three-year extension: "We believe that he can play through his 30s" not just based on his performance last year but also how he takes care of himself off the field and the value he brings to Washington overall. https://t.co/pRz3eWa80x

— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) August 27, 2025

Adam Peters says nobody in organization will be surprised if Terry McLaurin plays out full contract term: "We wanted to do this, we didnt have to. He's going into the last year of his contract, he is 30, but we wanted to do this."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 27, 2025

McLaurin ready for Week 1?:​

Dan Quinn says the ramp-up period began last week, continues this week (2 practices). They will have a better feel for whether 17 is susceptible to lower body injuries after missing all of camp by next Thursday. https://t.co/HdsH7NOeXH

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 27, 2025

Quinn said there is "absolutely" enough time to get McLaurin ready for the Sept. 7 opener vs. the Giants.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2025

Leaening for future contract extensions:​

AP on working contract extensions – "Hopefully we're going to do a lot of these and get better at it each time"

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 27, 2025

Adam Peters says you never want negotiations/holdouts to go into training camp, as McLaurin's did. Then turns to Dan Quinn. "Sorry about that," he said with a laugh.

— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) August 27, 2025

The Eastern Motors commercial:​

Adam Peters on McLaurin's chat with media at Eastern Motors: "I didn't really watch that, to be honest with you. But I heard he was frustrated. I heard that loud and clear."

— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) August 27, 2025

Josh Harris involvement:​

Adam Peters said Josh Harris was kept in the loop during Terry McLaurin negotiations, but "in the end, he leaves every decision to us. Which is really cool."

— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) August 27, 2025

Wide receivers room:​

Peters said the team is “very confident” in the receiver room

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 27, 2025

Roster fluidity:​

Peters: roster is always fluid. Never know who is going to come available.

Added that they’re thrilled with the roster they have, and they feel that on paper, it’s better than last year

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 27, 2025

Better roster this year:​

Adam Peters: "On paper this team is stronger than we had last year. That means nothing until you play the games, but I have so much confidence in the guys in the locker room. We're just getting started."

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2025

Asked what he likes about the roster, Adam Peters highlights the line depth on both sides.

Dan Quinn goes with Von Miller on the field and in the building, and how the new vets help continue the culture build.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 27, 2025

Source: https://www.hogshaven.com/pressers/...s-terry-mclaurins-new-deal-and-the-new-season