Trade Idea Lands Broncos 5x 1,000-Yard Receiver

The Washington Commanders, who surprisingly made it to the NFC Championship last year, seem to be having some troubles before the year even starts. Star wide receiver Terry McLaurin has stated that he is unhappy about not yet receiving an extension, and he has yet to attend Commanders' minicamp. He was a big part of the team's success last year, but Washington seems to have some doubts about giving the 29-year-old receiver another extension.

The Commanders already got Deebo Samuel for almost nothing, and with a deep receiver room already, Washington could look to move off of him for some help on the other side of the ball. The Commanders drafted Jaylin Lane from Virginia Tech, signed Michael Gallup and K.J. Osborn, and they have a lot of faith in Luke McCaffrey going into his second year.

The Denver Broncos need a star wide receiver for Bo Nix to throw to, and if the Commanders can not work out a deal with McLaurin, then he would be the perfect fit in Denver. McLaurin can make plays down the field, he has elite adjustment ability to make athletic catches, and is a reliable target. 

The trade would be Courtland Sutton, Alex Singleton, and John Franklin-Myers for Terry McLaurin and a fifth-round pick. The Commanders would get defensive line help and linebacker help while also getting a 1,000-yard receiver to replace McLaurin. Sutton could be a useful number two behind Samuel, and he would also be the only tall jump ball receiver that the team has been missing.

The Commanders giving up McLaurin is not ideal, but getting that kind of return would make it worth it. They would get two defensive starters and a really good wide receiver. The Commanders let up 55 points in the NFC Championship to the Philadelphia Eagles last season and need as many defensive talents as they can.