Patriots dream trade target breaks silence on ongoing contract issues

USA Today

15-07-2025

The Washington Commanders are about a week out from training camp, and they have yet to agree on a long-term contract extension with All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
There have been reports on McLaurin's frustrations regarding his contract status. He is entering the final year of his current deal and looking for an extension. On Tuesday, the Commanders' leading receiver finally broke his silence on his contract situation.
"Yeah, I've been pretty frustrated," McLaurin admitted, per NBC Sports' JP Finlay. "I'm not going to lie. Everything that has transpired up to this point has been disappointing and frustrating. I want to continue my career here. I've created my life here. My wife and I have bought our first home here, so this has been somewhere where I've always wanted to be."
McLaurin held out from mandatory minicamp, and one has to wonder if he's preparing to do the same for training camp, if a deal isn't reached by July 22, when veterans are scheduled to report.
The Commanders haven't shown public interest in trading McLaurin, but that could obviously change at some point. Would a team like the New England Patriots attempt to acquire another proven receiving talent for their roster?
McLaurin racked up 82 receptions for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He would be a massive upgrade at receiver for a Patriots team that added Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins and rookie Kyle Williams in the offseason. New England also has the most available salary cap space in the NFL right now, per Over The Cap.
They have the means to drastically change their receiving corps before the start of the season.
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