Overview
- McLaurin opened training camp on holdout and has been fined daily after formally requesting a trade to press for a new extension
- He was placed on the physically unable to perform list with an ankle injury and has not participated in any practice sessions
- The Commanders publicly state they do not intend to trade their star receiver and continue working toward a long-term deal
- Washington’s first unofficial depth chart lists veteran Michael Gallup as the primary replacement if McLaurin misses regular-season snaps
- McLaurin is seeking an annual average in the low $30 million range with guarantees comparable to top-paid peers such as D.K. Metcalf