As rumors around the Commanders and McLaurin will continue to swirl around the team, there's no doubt about how integral a piece the star wide receiver is, especially coming off the success last season. McLaurin recorded 1,096 yards, his fifth straight 1,000-yard season, to go along with 82 catches and 13 touchdowns, a career-high.

Since McLaurin has requested the trade, not much ground has been made up between the two parties. ESPN's Peter Schrager said on Aug. 13 that the situation is "fascinating" because "nothing has changed and they're still a bit apart." McLaurin was spotted talking to Adam Peters on August 12 at practice.