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Terry McLaurin isn’t at Commanders training camp, and it’s not because he is injured. The star wideout, coming off a 13-touchdown season, is making his contract frustrations loud and clear by sitting out. Now, things just got even louder.
A new trade proposal from FanDuel Sportsbook throws a serious consideration into Washington’s offseason. The move? McLaurin heads to Las Vegas. In return, the Commanders get a 2026 second-round pick and tight end Michael Mayer. It’s risky. But it might just work for both sides.
The Commanders recently signed Tay Martin to fill a gap in the wide receiver room, but to be honest, he’s not of McLaurin’s caliber. With their top weapon missing, Washington may be forced to make a tough decision. And this proposal gives them a clear way out.
McLaurin is entering the final year of the $68 million contract he signed back in 2022. He’s fresh off a good season, with 82 catches, 1,096 yards, and a franchise record of 13 touchdowns. That kind of production demands top-tier money, but the Commanders aren’t giving any head. With no deal in sight, shipping him out might save them the drama and cap headache.
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▪️ TERRY MCLAURIN??Should the Commanders and Raiders make this move before the season starts? 👀#RaiseHail | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/7TUKHEqyhq
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) July 23, 2025
Vegas, meanwhile, is in go mode. They’ve got veteran Geno Smith under center, Brock Bowers at tight end, and Jakobi Meyers holding things down as WR2. McLaurin would be the final piece, an instant WR1 who gives Chip Kelly’s offense a serious push. And with $32.8 million in cap space, the Raiders can give it a try.
The Commanders wouldn’t walk away empty-handed, either after trading McLaurin. They’d get Mayer, a 2023 second-round pick out of Notre Dame. He put up 460 yards and two touchdowns across two seasons, mostly stuck behind Bowers. In Washington, he’d have room to grow and potentially become a go-to target for QB Jayden Daniels.
They also get a 2026 second-rounder. That’s not exciting, but it’s valuable for a team looking to build around its young core.
So is this deal crazy? Maybe. But it checks a lot of boxes. A win-now piece for Vegas. Long-term flexibility for Washington. And if talks with McLaurin keep stalling, it may not be just a wild proposal, it may be the best option left on the table.
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