Orlovsky Critiques Commanders Over McLaurin’s Contract Situation
Dan Orlovsky is speaking out about the Washington Commanders as the situation surrounding Terry McLaurin’s contract continues to unfold.
During his segment on “First Take” this Monday, the former NFL quarterback urged the team to resolve the star receiver’s trade request efficiently. Orlovsky didn’t hold back his criticism, stating, “Respectfully, Washington, you’ve been a trash can for years. You were a laughing matter. The only good thing about your organization was that young man.” He emphasized that McLaurin has consistently performed well despite the organizational chaos.
McLaurin, drafted in 2019 as the third pick from Ohio State, has spent his entire career in Washington, facing the ups and downs of the franchise over the last six seasons.
In his first season under new head coach Dan Quinn and rookie GM Adam Peters, McLaurin achieved 82 receptions for 1,096 yards and a career-high of 13 touchdowns in 17 regular season games. The Commanders, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, made a splash in the playoffs, notably taking on the Lions before facing the Eagles in the NFC title game last January.
As McLaurin enters the last year of a three-year, $68.36 million contract, tension continues to rise. He showed up at training camp with an ankle injury and has since requested a trade.
Orlovsky stressed the importance of McLaurin to the team’s success and urged the Commanders to recognize this necessity. He remarked, “If you don’t have him, you’ll erase everything you did last year. Everything you did.” He mentioned other prominent receivers like Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, asserting that McLaurin has a similar impact on winning.
At 29, McLaurin’s contract demands appear to reflect trends seen in the league, as he looks to align his earnings with contracts like the one DK Metcalf signed with the Steelers earlier this year.
The Commanders are set to face the Giants on September 7th, and it will be interesting to see if the front office resolves McLaurin’s situation by then.
