Terry McLaurin, wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, has requested a trade amid stalled negotiations for a new contract extension (NFL.com).
He recently reported to training camp after a holdout, but was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list with an ankle injury (Reuters).
McLaurin is seeking a significant new deal—reportedly targeting a $30 million+ annual salary—but the Commanders have not agreed to match those terms (BILD, The Times of India, SI).
NFL executives expect the situation to be resolved via a new contract, not a trade, given McLaurin’s importance to the team’s identity and war‑chest (The Washington Post).
As of August 2, 2025, no trade or extension with the Arizona Cardinals has been reported or confirmed.
🏈 Why the Cardinals Were Mentioned
During contract turmoil, trade speculation linked McLaurin with the Arizona Cardinals, who are seen as a plausible destination should he hit the trade block. Analysts highlighted the fit alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride, with a potential boost to Kyler Murray’s offense (heavy.com, SI).
Bleacher Report even proposed hypothetical trade packages involving edge defender Zaven Collins for McLaurin, though none of it has materialized (bleacherreport.com).
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