Terry McLaurin may not be the flashiest name in NFL circles, but ask around in defensive meeting rooms and you’ll hear a consistent refrain: “He’s a problem on every snap.” Washington’s ability to keep McLaurin on the field has been one of the key reasons why the Commanders have graduated from NFC punchline to legit championship contenders in just two seasons. Kliff Kingsbury summed it up best after last year’s playoff run saying, “Terry’s one of the best I’ve ever seen at just attacking the ball in the air…” Even long-time fans know the franchise’s fortunes haven’t hinged on one receiver since the heyday of Art Monk.

But what makes McLaurin’s presence truly irreplaceable is the chemistry he forged with Jayden Daniels in 2024, a record-shattering rookie campaign driven by gut

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