The controversy took a serious turn. Terry McLaurin has been speaking to the Commanders for quite a while now. He had even held out from the OTAs and more in an urge to convince the team. After an initial holdout, the veteran wideout landed on the PUP list with an ankle issue. Head coach Dan Quinn has kept a positive front, saying he expects McLaurin to be good to go by Week 1 on the field and on paper—but clearly, the receiver isn’t sold on where things stand contract-wise.
He officially asked the Commanders for a trade, as per multiple sources, including Pro Football Talk. McLaurin is entering the final year of his deal and is due $15.5 million in base salary. While that’s no small chunk of change, the 29-year-old likely wants long-term security, especially after consistently producing despite instability at quarterback. But the former Commanders coach didn’t appreciate the gesture.
Taking to X, Dan Quinn‘s predecessor, Jay Gruden wrote, “Hate to see Terry asking for a trade. Can’t see him anywhere else. You are a Redskin, Football Team, Commander for life!” No doubt, the trade request has left the Commanders and the entire Washington community in a tough situation.
“Negotiations on a third contract with the Commanders have become increasingly tenuous…” – @NickiJhabvala
— Nick Cattles (@NickCRadio) August 1, 2025
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