Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin had been holding out of training camp but reported Sunday. 

McLaurin was fined $200K ($50K per day) for skipping four days of camp. The fines, however, aren’t the only reason he returned to the team’s facility in Ashburn, Va. He also missed spending time with fans and teammates. 

According to ESPN’s John Keim, supporters chanted his name at Sunday’s practice, and the WR later signed autographs for approximately 30 minutes. 

“It feels good to be around my teammates and around the fans,” the WR said, per Keim. “I can’t beat that at all. They showed me a lot of love and support. You lose sight of something when the business gets involved, but I never lost sight of the way they supported me. It’s business, but it has nothing to do with them.”

While it’s a positive for the Commanders that McLaurin is no longer holding out, it’s fair to wonder whether contract negotiations will continue to drag on. 

The WR is entering the final year of his deal and seeking an extension. (He’s set to make $15.5M this season.) McLaurin and the team have made little progress in negotiations thus far.

The two-time Pro Bowler recorded a career-high 13 touchdown catches in 17 games last season, but his age could be a concern for the Commanders. McLaurin turns 30 on Sept. 15.

He’s already injured as well. McLaurin is starting training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list because of an ankle issue. 

The WR is aiming to make a quick recovery and insists his age shouldn’t be a factor in contract negotiations. McLaurin said the Commanders should view it on a “case-by-case” basis.

McLaurin has been one of the NFL’s more consistent pass-catchers, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in five of his first six seasons with Washington. 

Now that he’s back with the team, perhaps that will remind the Commanders why they love having him around. That could expedite contract talks.