Overview

• Terry McLaurin has remained absent from training camp after skipping both voluntary OTAs and mandatory minicamp to press for a new contract
• The Commanders have yet to present a fresh extension offer, leaving the Pro Bowler on a $25.5 million cap hit in 2025 under their second franchise tag
• Industry insiders say Sean Payton and at least four other head coaches are monitoring his status with no indication of progress in negotiations
• Franchises including the Bills, Broncos, Raiders, Jets and 49ers are reportedly drawing up trade proposals to acquire McLaurin if Washington misses the July 18 deadline
• Five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and a career-high 13 touchdowns in 2024 have fueled calls from former quarterback Joe Theismann and others for the team to secure McLaurin long term