As this standoff persists, ESPN’s John Keim noted that the Commanders offense noticeably missed having McLaurin’s production on the field in their joint practice Wednesday with the New England Patriots, referencing a lack of explosiveness and no real threat on the boundary.

Up to this point, the Washington Commanders have had all of the leverage over All-Pro WR Terry McLaurin, but things may be shifting thanks to one major issue. McLaurin has no possible way of gaining leverage from a financial standpoint,

The Washington Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin remain locked in a "a classic standoff," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.