Commanders Sign Terry McLaurin Backup To New Contract

On Thursday, the Commanders re-signed Terry McLaurin’s backup, receiver Noah Brown.

According to Adam Schefter, Washington signed Brown to a one-year, $4.5 million deal.

Brown’s shining moment with the Commanders was his miracle Hail Mary grab against the Chicago Bears, epitomizing the magic Daniels brought to Washington and forever embedding himself in the lore of the franchise. Make no mistake, Brown is much more than a one-play wonder.

In his first year with the Commanders, Brown logged 56 targets, 35 catches, 453 yards, and one touchdown in 11 games. The year prior, with the Houston Texans, was considered his best, catching 33 passes for 567 yards and two scores (in 10 games) to help C.J. Stroud establish himself as a rising star.

Washington fans might also remember Brown from his time with the Dallas Cowboys, where he began his career.

Brown, ultimately, is the prototypical No. 4 receiver. At 6-2, 215 pounds, he’s big enough to fill in as an X receiver, but he’s received plenty of run in the slot, too. He’s strong in contest catch situations and has special teams experience. Perhaps most importantly, he’s an excellent blocker on the boundary, making him an asset for the ground game – it’s what got him on the field in the first place.

Brown also saw the fourth-most snaps at receiver for Washington in 2024. More of the same, regardless of who gets added in the coming weeks, wouldn’t be much of a surprise.

For less than $5 million, this is as strong of a depth signing as one will find in the early goings of free agency. He’s cheap, familiar with the offense, and a better player than he’s given credit for, giving the Commanders another win as the offseason progresses.