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Washington Commanders’ Terry McLaurin could soon be on the move to a wide receiver-needy team like the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has officially requested a trade amid contract negotiations between him and the team, according to a report by Jordan Schultz of FOX.
McLaurin has been seeking a new contract, and is reportedly looking for a deal in the same range as the contract the Pittsburgh Steelers gave to wide receiver DK Metcalf earlier this offseason.
McLaurin’s production speaks for itself. The 29-year-old has topped 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past five seasons, despite inconsistent quarterback play and frequent coaching changes in Washington.
If the Steelers were to acquire McLaurin, it would mark yet another aggressive move in a recent string of bold decisions under general manager Omar Khan.
Wide receiver remains one of the few question marks on an otherwise loaded roster. Last offseason, the team pursued Brandon Aiyuk but failed to close a deal. They eventually traded for DK Metcalf, giving fans hope that a pairing with George Pickens would form one of the league’s most dangerous receiving duos.
However, after dealing Pickens earlier this offseason, the Steelers are once again in search of a complementary boundary receiver. While speedy options like Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson offer promise, both are better suited for the slot than as true outside threats.
McLaurin’s arrival would provide a polished, reliable option opposite Metcalf, helping to restore balance to the receiving corps and give quarterback Aaron Rodgers a full arsenal heading into 2025.
Joe Fitzgerald contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Terry McLaurin Officially Requests Trade from Washington
