Earlier this summer, the talk in New England of a potential trade for Terry McLaurin was running hot. Since then, it's cooled considerably .

Now, it may soon be dead entirely.

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The veteran receiver -- who's been vocal about his desire for a new contract and has not partaken in any of training camp or preseason activity for the Commanders -- was taken off the physically unable to perform list on Saturday.

Both Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport -- as well as head coach Dan Quinn -- indicated that the procedural move is unrelated to any progress in contract negotiations, but it does clear the way for McLaurin to participate on the field when or if he decides to do so. ESPN's John Kleim added that Washington "wants

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