Buffalo, NY – July 2, 2025: The Buffalo Bills, chasing their first Super Bowl since the 1990s, are under pressure to bolster their offense with a blockbuster trade for a veteran wide receiver, sources told ESPN. As training camp looms, the call to add a proven star could elevate Josh Allen’s attack to new heights.
A dynamic pass-catcher, boasting over 6,000 career yards, has emerged as a prime trade target to fill Buffalo’s WR1 void. With the team’s championship window wide open, this move could be pivotal, per The Athletic.
Terry McLaurin, the Washington Commanders’ star with 6,379 receiving yards and 38 touchdowns in 97 games, is seeking a new contract, per NFL.com. “McLaurin’s precise route-running and vertical threat would make him Allen’s go-to target,” Romell Williams of FanSided wrote. His 2024 season—79 catches, 1,002 yards, 7 TDs—fits Joe Brady’s top-5 scoring offense, per Sporting News.
The Bills signed Josh Palmer and Elijah Moore, but neither matched Amari Cooper’s 2024 stint (24 catches, 250 yards in 10 games), per Buffalo Rumblings. Cooper, now a free agent, fell short of WR1 expectations, leaving Buffalo craving McLaurin’s reliability, per SI.com.
Trading for McLaurin, a 2020 Pro Bowler, could be tricky. The Commanders, Super Bowl contenders with $40 million in cap space, may hesitate to deal their star to a potential playoff foe, per Spotrac. Buffalo’s $5.3 million cap limits their flexibility, per Democrat and Chronicle.
Running back James Cook, in his final rookie contract year ($2.8 million cap hit), faces an uncertain future amid $15 million extension demands, per The Buffalo News. Pairing him with McLaurin could maximize Allen’s 4,306-yard MVP season and Cook’s 1,086-yard rushing, per Bleacher Report.
GM Brandon Beane’s offseason—signing Jalen Ramsey, Justin Simmons—shows an all-in approach. A McLaurin trade could be the final piece to challenge Kansas City, per ESPN. As the Bills eye their September 4 opener against Miami, this move could define their title chase. Stay tuned for updates!
