Courtland Sutton is the clear No. 1 receiver in Denver, but McLaurin could pose an interesting option as a WR2. The Broncos are currently having an open competition for the position, where McLaurin would be fighting against second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele and 2025 third-round pick Pat Bryant.

The receiver’s frustration with the state of negotiations on a contract extension reaches a boiling point, casting a pall over an offseason of promise and hope.

Cleveland Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward has made a pitch for the team to kick the wheels on potentially trading for McLaurin. Both McLaurin and Ward attended Ohio State during college. Though Ward is going to be many players that are attempting to pitch a trade for McLaurin,