Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin just can’t seem to catch a break this season. From contract disputes earlier in the year to battling through nagging injuries, it’s been one hurdle after another for the WR. To make matters worse, McLaurin is set to miss yet another crucial game in Week 9. Amid all this turmoil, he got a tough message.

“This is a nightmare season for Terry McLaurin. This is the worst case scenario,” Grant Paulson said of the severity of the situation (on 106.7 The Fan), “coming to fruition when you hold out for an extended period of time.” He referred to McLaurin’s missed time in the offseason as he negotiated with the team for his contract. He returned to practice roughly 2 weeks before Week 1.

“I’m not anti-holding out, generally get paid, do what you got to do,” he added. “But there comes a point where you got to show up to get right…You got to show up so that you’re not at risk of being injured, so that you don’t lose days or weeks.”

It was late in August when McLaurin signed a three-year extension valued at $96 million with $44 million fully guaranteed. Unsurprisingly, he had less practice time. Due to injuries, he had played only 2 games with quarterback Jayden Daniels this season.

The 2x Pro Bowler sustained a quad injury in the 41-24 win against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3. He ended up missing 4 games before returning in their 28-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He caught three passes for 54 yards and a touchdown before exiting due to his injury issues.

He recalled feeling his injury a bit “sore.” Now, head coach Dan Quinn ruled him out for the game against the Seattle Seahawks. Fortunately, his absence isn’t supposed to be for a long time. But the issue has been his record, which is 13 catches for 203 yards and one touchdown across four games.

“This is a disaster season for the most important player,” Paulsen said. “who you pay the most money to at the skill position in your offensive group.”

It’s an equal nightmare for the Commanders. But, they will at least have their QB returning in Week 9. Daniels had suffered a hamstring issue in the 44-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and missed the next game. Now, with the QB back, coach Quinn might find some relief, but the injury issues continue to be a problem. Is a trade possible before the deadline?

The Commanders might want to explore two veteran options for trade

The Commanders have a three-game losing streak. And with the trade deadline closed, the team might be interested in making a few roster changes. Cody Benjamin named two players who can be a good fit for the team if they are looking for a change.

He named tight end Mark Andrews and running back Alvin Kamara. While Andrews had 24 catches for 208 yards and two touchdowns this season, Kamara has rushed 100 times for 363 yards for the New Orleans Saints.

Kamara is perhaps a good option for the Commanders and has the potential to instantly boost the roster. However, the veteran has been clear that he won’t leave the Saints, which can pose a challenge.

On the other hand for Ravens’ star, Benjamin said, “Andrews is also set to become a free agent after the season, meaning both sides could benefit from an early split. He’d make for a nice secondary outlet for a contender.”

All in all, with trade possibilities up in the air, the Commanders will gather what they have as they face the Seahawks next.