The Washington Commanders expected wide receiver Terry McLaurin to report to training camp, despite his frustrations over the breakdown in communications on a potential contract extension.
However, the situation between the two sides devolved even further with McLaurin reportedly skipping training camp and officially beginning his holdout. It’s a surprising turn of events for a Commanders team that made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game last season.
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McLaurin, who led Washington in receiving, was a big reason for their success. He had an All-Pro season with 82 receptions for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns during the team’s unlikely postseason run.
FOX Sports’ Henry McKenna recently reported that McLaurin was willing to hold out or potentially ask for a trade. Granted, the veteran wide receiver would prefer to stay with the Commanders, but he isn’t afraid to rock the boat.
If the boat gets rocked and the Commanders start listening to trade offers, the New England Patriots should be one of many teams picking up the phone.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Commanders WR Terry McLaurin makes decision ahead of training camp