Commanders rocked by possible training camp holdout (and it's not Terry McLaurin)

All the talk has centered on Terry McLaurin potentially holding out of training camp if the Washington Commanders don't give him the money he's looking for. But there is another situation going under the radar that fans should monitor closely.

McLaurin is seeking around $30 million per year on his next contract. The Commanders haven't bowed to his demands yet, and both sides are reportedly pretty far away from reaching some middle ground. With players reporting for camp next week, some panic is starting to set in.

Adam Peters knows what he's doing. McLaurin will get extended, it's just a case of finding a deal that works for the player and the franchise. Trey Amos' money is already set, but the structure of second-round contracts has completely changed this offseason.

Trey Amos remains unsigned as second-round pick wants fully guaranteed contract from Commanders

Typically, only first-round contracts came with fully guaranteed money. The Houston Texans flipped that on its head by giving No. 34 pick Jayden Higgins a fully guaranteed agreement.

This was swiftly followed by No. 33 selection Carson Schwesinger getting the same from the Cleveland Browns. And as a result, these are the only two second-round picks currently signed with their squads.

They want the same. And this is setting forth a movement that will stand the test of time.

Amos, the No. 61 pick by the Commanders and regarded as a huge steal, participated in early offseason workouts while awaiting something to get done. The physical cornerback left a positive impression, but missing part of camp could have grave ramifications on his ability to become a permanent feature in the starting rotation immediately.

Things are going to get more intense at camp. Amos might not want to risk injury until his contract is signed, which seems fair. Thirty other teams are also holding firm regarding guaranteed cash on second-round deals, so it'll be interesting to see which one caves first in the coming days.

Some rookies have already leaked their intent to hold out if their contracts aren't rubber-stamped. Amos hasn't given any indication one way or another, but the business side of things has completely taken over thanks to the money allocated to Schwesinger and Higgins.

This will probably be easier to work out for Peters than McLaurin's extension. The Commanders can ill afford for Amos to miss any time during his pivotal early transition. And if they believe in the defensive back as much as they say, there's no harm in making his first NFL contract fully guaranteed.

Time will tell on that, but it's something else Peters must deal with effectively.

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