ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders have activated Terry McLaurin off the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Saturday.

The move is the next step in his progression and is unrelated to contract negotiations, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

McLaurin is now eligible to practice, though the Commanders typically have players activated off PUP work with trainers on a separate field first.

Washington placed McLaurin on the PUP list, citing an ankle injury that bothered him late in the season, when he reported to camp following a four-day holdout. McLaurin was fined $200,000 for missing that time. By reporting, he could no longer be fined.

If he were to sit out games, McLaurin would lose a game check for each week missed, including the bye week. McLaurin would f

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