The Washington Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin remain locked in a "a classic standoff," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

As this standoff persists, ESPN’s John Keim noted that the Commanders offense noticeably missed having McLaurin’s production on the field in their joint practice Wednesday with the New England Patriots, referencing a lack of explosiveness and no real threat on the boundary.

Terry McLaurin might not have the most leverage in the world in his trade request from the Washington Commanders. He's under contract for this season, which always complicates matters. His hold-in is only so effective if he's contractually obligated to suit up.