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.

On Monday, ESPN analyst Marcus Spears did not hold back when discussing the Washington Commanders' contract dispute with wide receiver Terry McLaurin. He thinks the situation is "stupid" and warns that the team's Super Bowl hopes could be jeopardized.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has one year left on his deal, so he has been trying to negotiate for a new contract with the team. However,

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said to expect quarterback Joe Burrow and the first-team offense to play about one quarter against the Commanders.

"I believe that no player outside of quarterbacks can change the variance of the floor and ceiling of their team like Trey Hendrickson can for the Bengals. Without him, I do not b