Overview

• McLaurin formally requested a trade on July 31, but the Commanders have turned down every external inquiry since then.
• He is seeking a deal averaging over $30 million per year, and the team has raised concerns about his age as he approaches 30.
• McLaurin opened training camp on the PUP list with an ankle issue and has yet to participate in on-field drills.
• Washington has highlighted his role as Jayden Daniels’s primary deep threat after five straight 1,000-yard seasons.
• Despite the stalemate, both McLaurin’s camp and the front office remain confident that an agreement will materialize before the season opener.