NFL world reacts to Terry McLaurin requesting trade from Commanders
McLaurin Trades Request Rocks Washington
Star Receiver Seeks New Home After Contract Dispute
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the team, after skipping Phase 3 of the offseason program and the mandatory minicamp. He initially held out at the start of training camp, incurring daily fines of $50,000. However, after four days, he reported to the Commanders on Sunday.
Upon arrival, McLaurin was immediately placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to an ankle injury. Despite his absence from practice, he has continued to interact with fans by signing autographs after sessions conclude.
McLaurin has one year remaining on a contract extension signed in 2022 and is eager to remain with the Commanders. The team also desires to keep him on their roster.
Social Media Explodes Following Trade Request
News of McLaurin's trade request ignited a flurry of reactions across social media, with fans, analysts, and personalities weighing in on the situation.
Here's a glimpse into the online discourse:
Al Galdi (@AlGaldi): "The leverage in the Terry McLaurin situation is overwhelmingly with the Commanders... If an extension is gonna happen, it’s gonna happen on Adam Peters' terms."
Kevin Sheehan (@kevinsheehanDC): "You can't trade yourself. Team has all of the financial leverage...He's under contract in '25; the '26 tag is less than what he's asking for now."
Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen): "Tee Higgins asked for a trade. He’s still on the Bengals (and on a new deal). Brandon Aiyuk requested a trade. He’s still on the 49ers (and on a new deal). Deebo Samuel requested a trade. He wasn’t traded that season; played for SF. The chances of a McLaurin trade are remote."
JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS): "Terry McLaurin is obviously frustrated and the trade request was kinda his last card to play outside of actually missing games. I wouldn't have expected it until mid-August, but maybe that speaks to the level of frustration."
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): "Over the past two years, at least three wide receivers requested trades: Tee Higgins, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. None were traded in the year in which they made the request. McLaurin is now the latest WR to seek a trade when failing to land the contract he wanted."
A Wave of Fan Reactions
From humor to heartfelt support, fans expressed their opinions across various platforms:
- Cameron Mulyk (@CameronMulyk): [Tweet containing an image]
- deuce (@deucehesi): [Tweet about the Commanders' actions]
- WizardsMuse (@WizardsMuse1): [Tweet praising McLaurin's loyalty]
The reactions continue to pour in, reflecting the strong connection fans have with McLaurin and the impact this situation has on their beloved team.