Heading into the 2025 season, the biggest storyline for the Washington Commanders is something ongoing off the field. Weeks removed from deciding not to partake in mandatory minicamp, Terry McLaurin continues to hold out in hopes of landing a new contract.
McLaurin has no intentions of playing on an expiring contract and wants the Commanders to ink him to a deal that keeps him in Washington for the foreseeable future. This comes on the heels of him putting together another strong campaign for the franchise. Across 17 games last season, McLaurin totaled 1,096 yards and caught a career-high 13 touchdowns.
Still a few weeks from the start of training camp, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report put together a list of the biggest potential names on the trade block in the NFL. With his ongoing standoff with the Commanders, McLaurin is a player who made an appearance
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When it came to potential suitors if McLaurin did become available, the Pittsburgh Steelers were among the teams mentioned:
“Should the Commanders start openly listening to offers, the two-time Pro Bowler will fly up our trade board,” Knox wrote. “Until then, he should still have the attention of receiver-needy teams such as the New England Patriots and the Steelers.”
The Steelers made a big splash this offseason by signing four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers. Ahead of his alleged retirement tour, Pittsburgh could attempt to try and help him go out on top. As a receiver who is known for being a deep-ball threat, McLaurin would thrive playing alongside a QB like Rodgers. Especially considering that defenses would also have to worry about DK Metcalf on the other side of the field.
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As of now, there have been no signs that McLaurin’s holdout is going to end with the Commanders trading him. From the start of this ordeal, the franchise has been confident they’ll be able to work things out before the regular season gets underway. This is a proper stance to have, seeing that this isn’t the first time McLaurin has been absent for contract reasons.
After making a flurry of offensive upgrades this offseason, the Commanders are poised to contend with Jayden Daniels leading the charge. Because of this factor, it seems unlikely that the front office will let such a key piece of the organization walk. That said, until things are officially taken care of, there is always the small possibility Washington is forced to part with McLaurin.
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