As the Washington Commanders get ready for their preseason contests, there remains one lingering cloud hanging over the organization.
And it might be a long way from going away right now.
Terry McLaurin's trade request after failing to secure a new deal sent shockwaves through the franchise. The Commanders are playing hardball with the wide receiver as general manager Adam Peters looks at the bigger picture. Frustrations built throughout the summer, and this predicament shows no signs of a successful resolution as yet.
Commanders' relationship with Terry McLaurin is more fractured than people think
One NFL analyst muddied the waters further during an appearance on the Rio Robinson Podcast.