Terry McLaurin ’s contract stalemate has dragged on for months, and with the Sept. 7 opener closing in, the Commanders are still no closer to a resolution. The veteran wideout voiced his frustrations in a preseason press conference, followed by a trade request, escalating tensions with the front office. Now, his continued holdout, compounded by Noah Brown’s injury, has left QB Jayden Daniels and the Washington offense in limbo, waiting to see what kind of unit they’ll actually have.

It’s not just a numbers game. It’s a tense standoff with Terry McLaurin, who’s angling for a deal that rivals DK Metcalf ’s Steelers contract. Terry skips team practices and holds out for a new contract, even after his activation from the PUP list last week, to protect himself in case things go side

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