ASHBURN, Va. AP - Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that wide receiver Terry McLaurin told him directly about his request to be traded amid a contract dispute but the coach has not addressed the matter with the other players as the team continues to prepare for the season.
"The players today, they're more aware of contracts and things than they used to be," Quinn said before practice. "And they recognize that business part happens as well. So, for the team, we're just rocking and going and throwing some great practices. For Terry and the trade requests, man, that's part of normal business that's happening around the NFL."
The 2024 All-Pro has been holding in at training camp. He reported to camp Sunday after skipping the first four practices and parts of the offseason program. He remains on the physically unable to perform list with an ankle injury while contract talks continue.
He remain a presence at camp though he hasn't been on the field.
"I'm really glad he's here," Quinn said. "I love coaching him, but the business side, that's kind of where it's at. Somebody asked me, is it a distraction? It is not."