Terry McLaurin has been in a contract dispute with the Washington Commanders this offseason, and it could seem the star extensive receiver has run out of persistence.
McLaurin knowledgeable the Commanders on Thursday that he wish to be traded, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter says groups have expressed curiosity in buying McLaurin, however the Commanders have up to now not proven a willingness to maneuver the two-time Professional Bowl wideout.
McLaurin is within the closing 12 months of a three-year, $68M extension he signed with Washington in 2022. He initially held out from coaching camp, however he reported to the team on Sunday. McLaurin nonetheless has not practiced as he offers with what is alleged to be an ankle damage.
The 29-year-old McLaurin is reportedly seeking a new contract that’s price at the least as a lot because the five-year, $150M deal D.Okay. Metcalf signed after he was traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this offseason.
McLaurin led Washington final season with 82 receptions, 117 targets and 1,096 receiving yards. He additionally had 13 landing catches, which was second within the NFL. McLaurin has had 5 consecutive seasons with at the least 1,000 receiving yards.
Whereas the Commanders have some insurance coverage after they acquired Deebo Samuel in an offseason commerce with the San Francisco 49ers, McLaurin remains to be their finest receiver. McLaurin additionally has an in depth relationship with Jayden Daniels, and the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Yr made that clear recently.
