"When the Washington Commanders seemed to be headed for a stunning trade of top wide receiver Terry McLaurin one year after reaching the NFC Championship game, one of the few teams that constantly came up in hypothetical landing spots was the upstart New England Patriots."
"Not only are the Patriots still in the process of scooping up talent as they try to build around young quarterback Drake Maye, but they also have the financial flexibility and need at the wide receiver position to warrant giving up some prized assets for one of the best veteran pass-catchers in the NFC."
"Those dreams were instantly torched on Monday afternoon, as McLaurin agreed to terms with Washington on a three-year, $96 million contract extension that will keep him in town for the duration of Jayden Daniels' rookie contract."
"McLaurin's 82 catches and 1,096 yards are right about in line with the numbers he has had in past seasons, but after tallying more than five touchdown receptions in just one of his five prior seasons, McLaurin snagged a career-best 13 touchdowns from Daniels in the 2024 season."
Terry McLaurin signed a three-year, $96 million extension with the Washington Commanders that keeps him through Jayden Daniels' rookie contract. The New England Patriots were a frequently mentioned potential trade destination due to salary flexibility and receiver needs while building around quarterback Drake Maye. McLaurin posted 82 catches for 1,096 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns in 2024. Pairing McLaurin with Stefon Diggs could have combined underneath separation and downfield threat for Maye. New England enters 2025 with limited proven depth outside Diggs, with DeMario Douglas and rookie Kyle Williams providing youth but little established production.
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