ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler said he spoke with a source in Washington, and provided a positive update on the situation, but also clarified that things aren't in a good place fo

Wide receiver Terry McLaurin will undoubtedly be the center of attention as the Washington Commanders prepare to begin training camp on Tuesday.

Washington Commanders star wideout Terry McLaurin has been fighting for a contract extension this offseason with one year remaining on his current deal, but as we near training camp, no progress has been made.

With NFL training camps opening up around the league, it should be time for teams to start focusing on their on-field preparation for the 2025 season. However, a few off-field situations still linger that could create substantial headaches if not addressed soon.

McLaurin sat out of mandatory minicamp in June — incurring over $100,000 in fines — as he enters the final season of a three-year, $68,364,000 contract, which ranks 16th-highest in the NFL in terms of average annual value. If McLaurin, 29, does not secure a new contract, he could continue to sit out.

Second on the board to potentially acquire McLaurin's services are the New England Patriots. The Pats have not had a 1,000-yard receiver since the 2019 regular season, when Tom Brady was throwing passes to Julian Edelman (1,117 yards).

Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders have been in a contractual war all offseason. He has been Jayden Daniels' best weapon, but it seems another player on the roster is warning the team about what could happen.