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Hey, hey, look who is in the building.

Stephen A. Smith.

Hey, hey, hey. What's going on big time?

In New York, wow. Mr. CIA. What's my mind? I like that. I like that. We're trying. It's fall, right? We're getting in the mood here a little bit. Guys, we've got some news. Stories we've talked about all summer long. We've got deals. Commander's wide receiver, Terry McClureen, has been paid agreeing to a three-year-nine-six-million-dollar contract extension, which averages $32 million per year. The deal concludes a hold in by the star receiver, secures him as a consistent offensive force for the team, particularly with quarterback Jaden Daniels. Adam, I want to start with you. How'd this deal get done? Molly, what's the date on the

calendar? It is August 26 today. It is August 25th when that deal got done. We are under two

weeks away from the start of the regular season. It's not like the negotiations took some

dramatic shift. It's not like the numbers spiked. Both sides know they have to find a way to get it done.

Terry McLauran wants to play and be there for his team. And so in the end, you get the best

deal that you can because he's under contract for the year anyway. And that's exactly what he does.

It's a three-year deal up to $96 million. So Terry McClureen gets the deal done.

The commanders get their receiver.

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