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Terry McLaurin Requests Trade After Extension Talks Stall

Following months of stalled negotiations, he has formally asked to leave Washington as he recovers on the active/PUP list with a lingering ankle issue.

Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA;  Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • McLaurin submitted a formal trade request on July 31 after contract extension talks stalled, marking an escalation from earlier holdout tactics.
  • Washington general manager Adam Peters has reiterated the team’s commitment to keeping McLaurin even as leaguewide trade interest mounts.
  • The 29-year-old wideout is on the active/PUP list with an ankle issue after finally reporting to camp, avoiding further fines for missed workouts.
  • He enters his final contract year with a $15.5 million base salary and a $25.5 million cap hit, fueling his push for a top-market extension.
  • Coming off 82 catches, 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2024, McLaurin seeks a new deal in the $32–33 million per year range to align with elite receiver benchmarks.