Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has officially requested a trade after contract extension negotiations reached a standstill, according to multiple reports on Thursday.
McLaurin Reports to Camp but Placed on PUP List
McLaurin initially sat out the first four days of training camp, risking a $50,000 daily fine, before reporting on Sunday. Upon his return, the Commanders placed him on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list due to an ankle injury lingering from last season.
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The 29-year-old wideout, who turns 30 in September, also skipped organized team activities and mandatory minicamp earlier this offseason, though he did take part in spring workouts.
Commanders GM Responds to McLaurin’s Situation
General manager Adam Peters addressed the situation, acknowledging the slow pace of negotiations:
“You’d like to get these things done quicker, but it doesn’t always happen that way. Whatever happens along the way, just understand he’s a great player and we want to keep him here.”
Career-Best 2024 Season for McLaurin
Despite contract frustrations, McLaurin is coming off a career-best season in 2024, recording:
- 82 receptions on 117 targets
- 1,096 receiving yards
- 13 touchdowns
- Plus 3 additional scores and 227 yards in three playoff games
Currently, McLaurin is entering the final year of a three-year, $68.3 million contract, carrying a $15.5 million base salary and a $25.5 million cap hit.
McLaurin and Daniels Lead Commanders’ Best Season in Decades
McLaurin played a pivotal role alongside rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, helping the Commanders to a 12-5 record—their best season since winning the Super Bowl in 1991.
Washington’s playoff run included victories over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions, before falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game.
McLaurin’s Commanders Legacy
Over six seasons with Washington, McLaurin has established himself as a franchise cornerstone:
- 6,379 career receiving yards
- 38 touchdowns
- 460 catches in 97 games
- Five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (a franchise record)
- Two-time Pro Bowl selection (2022, 2024)
A respected team captain, McLaurin has been a consistent force despite years of instability at the quarterback position prior to Daniels’ arrival.
Conclusion
Terry McLaurin’s trade request marks a critical moment for the Washington Commanders. While the franchise is eager to keep its star wideout, stalled negotiations and mounting frustration could push the Pro Bowl receiver to continue his career elsewhere. Whether Washington finds a way to secure McLaurin’s future or prepares for life without him will be one of the biggest NFL storylines heading into the 2025 season.
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