BOMBSHELL TRADE! Deebo Samuel Headed to Washington Commanders!

2025-03-02 18:26:42.881

The Washington Commanders have made a significant move, acquiring wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round draft pick. The trade is pending a physical and will become official on March 12th. Samuel, who turned 29 last month, provides the Commanders with another key playmaker to complement Terry McLaurin, bolstering their receiving corps for quarterback Jayden Daniels' second NFL season. Last season with the 49ers, Samuel recorded 51 catches for 670 yards and three touchdowns. The Commanders, who reached the NFC Championship game last season, had the third-most salary cap space in the league and are investing some of it in Samuel's three-year contract extension. Samuel's career includes 334 receptions, 4,792 yards, and 22 touchdowns since joining the 49ers in 2019. The 49ers granted Samuel and his agent permission to seek a trade following a season-ending meeting with coach Kyle Shanahan, where Samuel requested a move. While the 49ers received offers for Samuel last offseason, none were deemed satisfactory. In Washington, Samuel immediately steps into the role of the number two wide receiver alongside McLaurin, who has achieved five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.