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Terry McLaurin Trade Request Exposes $7–8M Contract Standoff With Commanders

Coach Dan Quinn insists the franchise plans to sign their top receiver to a new deal despite his formal request to be moved.

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Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders looks on after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Northwest Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
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Overview

  • Terry McLaurin submitted an official trade request this week after contract negotiations with Washington reached an impasse.
  • He is pursuing an average annual salary in the low $30 million range, creating a $7–8 million gap against Washington’s proposal near $23 million.
  • The Commanders have received calls from multiple NFL teams inquiring about McLaurin’s availability.
  • Dan Quinn affirmed that the franchise intends to retain McLaurin and finalize an extension ahead of the regular season.
  • McLaurin’s holdout has limited his participation in training camp and raised concerns about offensive timing with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.