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Star Wide Receiver McLaurin Demands Trade from Commanders Over Contract
31 Jul
Summary
- Two-time Pro Bowler Terry McLaurin requests trade from Commanders
- Contract dispute leads to McLaurin holding out of training camp
- McLaurin had career-high 13 TDs last season, earning All-Pro honors
In a significant development for the Washington Commanders, their star wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the team due to an ongoing contract dispute. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the two-time Pro Bowler has asked the Commanders to facilitate a trade, though the negotiations remain private.
McLaurin, who had a career-high 13 touchdown receptions last season en route to earning second-team All-Pro honors, has been holding out of training camp. He reported to camp on Sunday after missing the first four practices and parts of the offseason program, but remains on the physically unable to perform list with an ankle injury as contract talks continue.
The Commanders, who reached the NFC championship game last season under first-year coach Dan Quinn and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, are aiming to make a run at the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. They added wide receiver Deebo Samuel in the offseason, but the potential loss of McLaurin would be a significant blow to their offensive plans.
