Overview

• McLaurin has reported to training camp on the physically unable to perform list since requesting a trade on July 31 and has been limited to non-contact work with trainers
• Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and head coach Dan Quinn publicly urged McLaurin to start practicing to build timing ahead of the Sept. 7 regular-season opener against the Giants League sources reaffirmed that Washington’s maximum offer would average roughly $28 million per year, with guarantees and his age-31 projection as the central negotiation hurdles
• The Commanders’ analytics-driven front office remains cautious about committing long-term money for production beyond age 31 amid multiple upcoming roster and contract priorities
• Team insiders maintain that Washington prefers to retain McLaurin under his current deal and could leverage the franchise tag in 2026 if an extension is not reached