The Green Bay Packers haven't publicly entertained the idea of trading a wide receiver this summer. Still, with an embarrassment of riches at the position and an inability to keep everyone, the idea must be deliciously tantalizing.
Then came Terry McLaurin, who has potentially thrown a curveball at any Packers trade plans.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, McLaurin has requested a trade from the Washington Commanders. It comes just days after McLaurin ended his holdout and reported to training camp.
But with both sides still unable to finalize a new deal, McLaurin wants out. Perhaps this is one final swing of the bat to land an extension in Washington, but maybe McLaurin will actually get his wish.
The Packers might feel the shockwaves from this stunning development.
If the NFC runners-up truly consider trading their Pro Bowl wide receiver, it potentially limits the market for Romeo Doubs or Dontayvion Wicks, should the Packers welcome offers.
Terry McLaurin hitting the trade block could impact a potential Packers deal
Again, the Packers haven't even hinted at trading a wide receiver, but let's look at the facts.
One week into training camp, and an argument can be made that Doubs, Wicks, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Savion Williams, Mecole Hardman, and Malik Heath have all played well enough to deserve a roster spot. That's not even including Christian Watson, who should return around midseason.
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Green Bay can't keep them all, but releasing talented players isn't an ideal move, either. Trading a player like Doubs, who only has a year remaining on his contract, would make sense.
The Packers have a deep receiving group, especially when you add in tight end Tucker Kraft.
But Green Bay won't trade a player away for nothing, and McLaurin becoming available could dramatically change things. He would become the top receiver to trade for, potentially taking interested teams away from a deal with the Packers.
Time will tell. McLaurin might be taking one final shot at landing a new deal in Washington. The Packers may prefer to fit all of their receivers into the 53-man roster (somehow) or settle for releasing veterans.
If the Packers open the door to trading Doubs, they'd better hope McLaurin stays in Washington. Finding a trade partner for Doubs will become far more challenging if McLaurin becomes available.