The Washington Commanders’ 2024 season was a fairy tale: 12-5 record, an NFC Championship berth, and Terry McLaurin dropping career-high stats (1,096 yards, 13 TDs) like confetti. But while fans obsessed over Jayden Daniels’ rookie magic (4 games with 80%+ completion rates, NFL’s rookie QB rushing record), Scary Terry was scripting a real-life rom-com. Cue the violins—and the Notebook-level vows.

And Daniels, the Commanders’ rookie QB phenom, couldn’t resist sharing the love. “Terry McLaurin is getting married today! Congrats to the McLaurins!” he posted, complete with champagne emojis. Because if anyone knows how to celebrate, it’s the guy who turned Washington’s offense into a highlight reel.

True to their low-key vibe, Terry and Caitlin have kept their wedding details under lock and key—literally. The couple created a password-protected wedding website on Zola, ensuring their big day stays as private as Caitlin’s Instagram DMs. “They’re not about the spotlight,” a source close to the couple shared. “It’s all about family, friends, and maybe a few teammates who can keep a secret.”

Back to the highlights, “Happy birthday Love… I’m better because of you,” Terry McLaurin gushed on Instagram last year, tagging high school sweetheart Caitlin Winfrey. The pair met at Cathedral High in 2014, where Terry was catching passes and Caitlin was baking pastries (yes, Chef’s Table meets Friday Night Lights).

Fast-forward to Christmas Eve 2024: Terry knee-dropped at a Key West butterfly sanctuary, ring in hand, sunset glow optional. “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with the person who has my heart,” he wrote. Caitlin, VP at ‘Beyond Meat’ by day, sideline queen by Sunday, flashed her rock with a grin that said, “I knew since homeroom.”

Their bond? Stronger than a Daniels-to-McLaurin deep ball. While Terry was torching DBs (59-yard TD vs. Lions, anyone?), Caitlin was crunching budgets and whipping up gourmet desserts. “They’re the ultimate power couple,” a teammate joked. “Terry’s the YAC king, Caitlin’s the CEO of ‘making it look easy.’”

Even Jayden Daniels couldn’t help but gush about his star receiver. “You just put the ball in the vicinity for Terry to go make a play, and nine times out of 10 he makes them,” Daniels said, sounding like a proud little brother. “Terry’s a dynamic player, but the defense dictates where the ball goes.”

And the Commanders’ next move? Fitting the pieces of their puzzle.

Commanders’ next proposal? Tee Higgins as WR2 soulmate

Meanwhile, in the front office…Fresh off an NFC title loss, the Commanders are flirting harder than a Tinder addict. Their target? Bengals star Tee Higgins, the 6’4” wideout who racked up 911 yards & 10 TDs in just 12 games last year. Imagine: Higgins lining up opposite McLaurin, with Jayden Daniels slinging dimes.

But here’s the plot twist: Higgins wants $30M/year, a price tag that’s got DC side-eyeing their wallet. ‘A bidding war? Nah,‘ one analyst warned. “That’s Moneyball madness.” Smart money says to offer $24-28M—enough for champagne, not caviar dreams. Why? Higgins’s injury history (missed 5 games in ‘24) is scarier than a horror flick jump-scare. Still, pairing him with McLaurin (1,096 yards) could turn Daniels’s playbook into a cheat code. “Two alpha receivers?” Jayden smirked recently. “Defenses better pray.”

Let’s crunch numbers like Caitlin budgets kale chips. The Commanders have $48M in cap space—enough to woo Higgins and extend Terry’s contract (he’s due $23M in ‘25). But GM Adam Peters isn’t drunk on love. “Draft a WR2 like Emeka Egbuka?” he mused. Cheaper, hungrier… and no ER visits. Veterans like Brandin Cooks (still clocking 1,000-yard seasons at 31) are flirting in DMs too.

Higgins’s camp is playing hardball. “Joe Burrow’s restructuring his deal to keep me!” Tee hinted. But Cincy’s also gotta pay Ja’Marr Chase, which feels like choosing between The Godfather sequels. Meanwhile, McLaurin’s texting Higgins: “Bro, imagine us + Jayden. Unlimited breadsticks.”

In DC, fairy tales come in pairs. Indeed, Terry’s wedding bells could ring in a new era of gridiron glory if Higgins says “I do” to the Commanders. As Caitlin would say, blending love and strategy takes creativity and sharp acumen. In addition to this, if Tee signs? Well, that’s a reception worth RSVP’ing to. 🏈💍