Analyst blasts Commanders following WR Terry McLaurin's trade request

Orlovsky did not stop there, as he went on to discuss McLaurin's importance to the team and how he impacts winning as much as any other receiver in the NFL.

"You need him. Give me receivers that impact winning, impact winning as much, if not more, than Terry McLaurin. I'll give you like (Cincinnati Bengals WR) Ja'Marr (Chase), (Minnesota Vikings WR) Justin (Jefferson), (Detroit Lions WR) Amon-Ra St. Brown. He impacts winning," Orlovsky said. "This is a team that had six fourth-quarter comebacks, was ridiculous on fourth down. What are we doing in Washington? You finally have some good and you finally have hope for the future and you're trying to take away the one thing in your organization that, before Jayden (Daniels) and his group got there, was good. It makes no sense."

McLaurin has been sensational during his two seasons with the Commanders, eclipsing 1,000 receiving yards every season since his rookie campaign. He has 38 career TD receptions and an average of 13.9 yards per reception.

Recent reports suggest that McLaurin will remain with the Commanders despite the drama between the two sides, proving this could just be another example of a contract dispute that eventually culminates with a new deal before the start of the season.

This comes as Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson finally reported to training camp on July 30 as he remains in a contract stalemate leading up to the 2025 season. Dallas Cowboys DE Micah Parsons also requested a trade as he grows impatient about signing a new deal, which may not come anytime soon.

Given the success that Washington had in Year 1 under Daniels, it would be shocking if it did not sign its star receiver to a new deal and build off an encouraging 2024 season for the entire organization.