ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that McLaurin and the Commanders agreed to a three-year extension on Monday worth up to $96 million. The deal ensures that McLaurin will be available for the Commanders when they open the season at home vs. the Giants in Week 1.

Monday brought a splashy headline related to NFL contract talks, with the Washington Commanders securing wide receiver Terry McLaurin on a three-year, $96 million extension. Certainly the deal is notable on a number of levels.

In response, Bobby Carpenter, who himself is a former Buckeyes star, responded on the “Bobby Carpenter Show” that “Paul’s paid to say stuff, and there’s no way he can believe that.” Carpenter goes on to say how people in Finebaum’s position have “got to say things to get traction.”

Paul Finebaum has made his pick for Saturday's epic showdown between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State. The beloved ESPN college football analyst has made his pick for the showdown between the two top-five squads.