{"id":28106,"date":"2025-07-13T11:44:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T11:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=28106"},"modified":"2025-07-13T11:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T11:44:57","slug":"breaking-patriots-eyeing-monster-trade-for-68m-superstar-wr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=28106","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING : Patriots Eyeing Monster Trade for $68M Superstar WR"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patriots-helmet-grass.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patriots-helmet-grass.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patriots-helmet-grass.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patriots-helmet-grass.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Patriots Eyeing Monster Trade for $68M Superstar WR\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The New England Patriots have been linked to a possible trade for two-time Pro Bowler wide receiver Terry McLaurin of the Washington Commanders. The 29-year-old has produced 1,000 receiving yards in five of his last six NFL seasons despite high turnover at quarterback for the team. He also hasn\u2019t missed a game in his last four seasons.<\/p>\n<p>McLaurin represents a massive boost to the Patriots\u2019 offense. In the offseason, the Patriots signed Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $63.5 million deal to be the team\u2019s No. 1 receiver. However, he has caused quite a stir on social media and is linked to a wide range of trade rumors. Diggs is also coming off a torn ACL. The Patriots could be looking at McLaurin to take the pressure off Diggs.<\/p>\n<p>On paper, the Patriots are a strong option for the Commanders if they choose to trade McLaurin before the regular season begins. The star wideout is negotiating with the Commanders on a new contract as he plays out the final year of his three-year, $68 million contract. If the Patriots are able to trade for him, can they afford to sign Terry McLaurin to a long-term contract?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5418455\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=660,371 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=267,150 267w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Patriots-Trade.jpg?resize=225,127 225w\" alt=\"Patriots Eyeing Monster Trade for $68M Superstar WR\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5418455\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Can the Patriots Afford to Trade for Terry McLaurin?<\/h2>\n<p>According to Spotrac, the Patriots currently have $61 million in cap space this season. As one of the few teams that could afford to sign him, Joel Corry of CBS Sports, a former sports agent, did the math and concluded that Ja\u2019Marr Chase has set the bar for McLaurin\u2019s asking price.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJa\u2019Marr Chase sets the bar for wide receiver compensation,\u201d Corry explained. \u201cHe became the league\u2019s highest-paid non-quarterback with the four-year, $161 million extension averaging $40.25 million per year. \u2026 Chase\u2019s deal has $109.8 million of guarantees, where $73.9 million was fully guaranteed at signing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another important recent development is the four-year extension DK Metcalf signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after he was traded there in March. The deal will pay Metcalf an average of $33 million a year with $80 million overall guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>The Patriots have been crystal clear about providing QB Drake Maye with the offensive weapons he needs to improve. Many NFL critics are predicting the Patriots will return to the playoffs in 2025. There is a lot of confidence growing in New England. However, it\u2019s not just McLaurin\u2019s asking price that matters. The Commanders\u2019 asking price for him could be a dealbreaker as well.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5418457\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=660,371 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=267,150 267w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Terry-McLaurin-Jump.jpg?resize=225,127 225w\" alt=\"Patriots Eyeing Monster Trade for $68M Superstar WR\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5418457\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Does a Patriots Trade for Terry McLaurin Look Like?<\/h2>\n<p>Mitchel Lilani of Bleacher Report speculated that the Patriots could trade Kendrick Bourne and a second-round draft pick to the Commanders for Terry McLaurin. That seems low to a lot of NFL critics, but the real question isn\u2019t if the Patriots are willing to trade this or that player or draft pick. The real question is if the Commanders have actually put McLaurin on the trade block.<\/p>\n<p>There is no confirmation that the Commanders are even shopping McLaurin for a trade. As of this writing, the two parties are locked in a contract dispute. SB Nation\u2019s Hog Haven reported that Commanders GM Adam Peters stated that he wants McLaurin to be a \u201cCommander for life.\u201d He has gone so far as to say the discussions with McLaurin\u2019s agent are \u201creally positive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If the New England Patriots want to trade for Terry McLaurin, the hangup will likely be his asking price. If the Commanders solve the contract dispute with him, McLaurin will be a free agent after the 2025 season. The Patriots may choose to wait to try to sign him in a year. There will be more competition for him, but a lot can also happen by next spring.<\/p>\n<p>The Patriots continue to be red-hot on the rumor mill, but nothing is confirmed. Until there are concrete updates regarding his contract situation with the Commanders, the Patriots will need to wait and see on a potential trade for Terry McLaurin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New England Patriots are linked to a monster trade for Commanders WR Terry McLaurin. 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