Overview

• Initially seeking roughly $30 million per season, McLaurin’s camp has reportedly pushed for as much as $36–37 million, exceeding most non-quarterback contracts.
• McLaurin has missed mandatory offseason workouts and minicamp while extension negotiations remain at an impasse.
• Washington’s reluctance hinges on his impending 30th birthday and the salary cap impact of a long-term, high-value deal.
• Trade interest from the Raiders, Steelers and Patriots suggests Washington could recoup a second-round pick for McLaurin or pursue a deal sending him to Pittsburgh for edge rusher T.J. Watt.
• The franchise has until July 18 to finalize an extension or complete a trade if it hopes to have McLaurin at the start of training camp.