This week, the Washington Commanders have officially reached a low point in their contract negotiations with the veteran wide receiver, Terry McLaurin.
New York Knicks star Josh Hart, who is a well-known Commanders fan, took to social media to react to the viral news report that confirmed Terry McLaurin requested a trade from the Commanders.
“Damn,” said a stunned Josh Hart.
All offseason, McLaurin and the Commanders understood they were on different pages in terms of what they want. While the Commanders want McLaurin around for next season and beyond, and McLaurin wants to remain a Commander for the rest of his career, the financials aren’t working for either side.
McLaurin wants to be paid like one of the top wideouts in the NFL. The Commanders seem to think that his financial demands are too steep at this time.
Back in the spring, McLaurin was willing to show up for OTAs at first. Then, he changed his mind. When the Commanders reached mandatory minicamp, McLaurin was away from the team. He stayed away at the start of training camp as well.
Late last week, McLaurin surprisingly showed up at the Commanders’ camp. He wasn’t suited up, as he got placed on the PUP list, but McLaurin was showing that he’s still committed to the team despite not having a deal in place just yet.
His presence didn’t move the needle. Now, McLaurin’s on to the next step, and is attempting to force his team’s hand. Pay up or trade him away so he can secure his money somewhere else.
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Seeing the Commanders part ways with McLaurin would be a tough pill to swallow for fans like Josh Hart. Not only has McLaurin been one of the most consistent wide receivers in the NFL since 2019, but he’s coming off a career-best season in the scoring department.
Playing in his first season with Jayden Daniels, McLaurin caught 82 passes for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns. In the playoffs, he racked up 227 yards and 13 touchdowns. The Commanders were one game away from the Super Bowl.
McLaurin and Daniels could be a dangerous duo in the NFC East for years to come, but the veteran is reaching a point where he might need to pack up and move elsewhere to secure his desired deal.
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