The Washington Commanders' offseason was supposed to be nothing but victories off the field and hope and optimism on it. After all, the team is looking to capitalize on its storybook run to the NFC Championship game during the 2024 campaign.
Instead, drama has manifested in recent weeks as star wide receiver Terry McLaurin holds out in pursuit of a new contract. His current three-year, $68 million deal is set to expire after 2025. After a second-team All-Pro campaign in which he caught a career-high 13 touchdowns, the gifted pass-catcher wants a significant raise.