Commanders could extend desperate 49ers a lifeline after major trade request

NFC Championship Game: Washington Commanders v Philadelphia Eagles | Kathryn Riley/GettyImagesWashington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin just requested to be traded. With the San Francisco 49ers scrambling to figure out what to do at wide receiver, Washington could extend the Niners a lifeline by trading McLaurin to the Bay.

McLaurin wants a new contract, and it is easy to understand why. The 29-year-old veteran has been remarkably consistent in his career. In his last four seasons, he has 4,342 receiving yards and 27 touchdown catches without missing a single game in that span.

Washington would not want to let him go, though. He is a huge part of the offense and the second-best…