Commanders’ Terry McLaurin tied to wild trade with suitor nobody expected

Frictions are building between wide receiver Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders. This has done nothing to quash the ever-growing rumors around a potential trade.

The Commanders don't want to pay what McLaurin is demanding. Reports suggest he wants a higher average annual salary than D.K. Metcalf, and there is no chance he's going to get it from general manager Adam Peters. Tensions are growing inside the building, and people are starting to ponder w hether this relationship is on the verge of a complete breakdown.

Potential suitors have made calls and will be keeping a close eye on developments. Peters has been extremely reluctant to entertain the notion of removing McLaurin from the equation, but the situation is at a breaking point with no legitimate progress being made in talks.

NFL analyst urges Vikings to make Commanders an offer for Terry McLaurin

The vultures are swooping. And one NFL analyst put together a package to land McLaurin in an organization seeking additional receiver reinforcements before Week 1.

It's no secret that the Minnesota Vikings are looking for another pass-catcher with Jordan Addison suspended to start the campaign. They might be looking for someone a little lower key, but Enzo Flojo from Clutch Points thought the NFC North club should swing for the fences with this package for McLaurin.

For the Commanders, trading away [Terry] McLaurin is painful but practical. Extension talks have stalled. As such, the risk of losing him for nothing in free agency looms large. By moving him now, Washington sheds a hefty contract and secures meaningful assets to aid their rebuild. Tai Felton, while unproven, offers intriguing potential. Paired with young talents already on the r oster, he gives Washington another developmental piece. Meanwhile, the second-round pick bolsters their long-term draft flexibility. For a team reshaping its identity under new management, this kind of return provides stability and planning power.Enzo Flojo

The Vikings already have Addison, Justin Jefferson, and prolific tight end T.J. Hockenson. Adding McLaurin into the mix would be a scary proposition for anyone trying to stop their passing attack. It would also give quarterback J.J. McCarthy two legitimate No. 1 wideouts to call upon during his first season as the undisputed starter.

Even if the Commanders entertained offers, this is a non-starter. McLaurin wants a new deal, but the Vikings are projected to be more than $65 million over the cap next year. Adding another $30-plus million receiver into the mix just doesn't make financial sense, even if it is fun to think about from Minnesota's perspective.

Hopefully, McLaurin and the Commanders can reach a successful resolution. That hope seems to be fading, but there is still time to turn things around.

And the clock is ticking louder than ever.

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