Overview

• The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports Washington is telling interested teams McLaurin is not available and that negotiations are moving in a good direction.
• Despite a formal trade request earlier in camp, the organization is aiming to finalize a new deal before the Sept. 7 opener against the Giants.
• Reporting indicates a sizable gap remains, with McLaurin seeking more than $33 million per year and the team oriented toward roughly $27–29 million.
• McLaurin has been activated off the PUP list but has not resumed team drills as he conditions on the side, and coach Dan Quinn offered no specific return date.
• Quarterback Jayden Daniels expressed confidence a deal will get done, while multiple teams have monitored the receiver market without making headway on acquiring McLaurin.