Metcalf signed a five-year, $150 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers this spring after acquiring him in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid receivers. McLaurin comes off a career-best 13 touchdowns last fall as Washington's leading playmaker on offense.

Terry McLaurin might be moved off the PUP, but Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn makes it clear that doesn't mean he's getting extended right now.

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.

The Commanders’ offense has lacked continuity this summer, and the offensive coordinator wants to see the full group together on the field.