Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, 29, requested a trade after contract negotiations stalled. McLaurin, who signed a three-year deal in 2022, believes his current contract undervalues his contributions. He skipped minicamp and the start of training camp, incurring potential fines, before returning and being placed on the physically unable to perform list due to an ankle injury. While the Commanders expressed their desire to retain McLaurin, his age (turning 30 in September) is a factor in negotiations, impacting the length and value of a potential new contract. McLaurin seeks a deal comparable to top NFL receivers, potentially using DK Metcalf's contract as a benchmark.

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