"Samuel joined the Commanders via trade from the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. Peters thought it was a risk worth taking, handing a fifth-round pick to his old employers for the versatile offensive weapon. That's proven to be a bargain, with the wideout displaying the consistency and durability that saw him reach All-Pro levels once upon a time. Even though those days might be long gone for Samuel now, he remains highly productive."
"While one could be forgiven for thinking that the Commanders were more interested in planning their offseason vacations, Samuel has no such thoughts in his mind. The former South Carolina standout played with urgency, physicality, and everything in between. He led the team in receiving with 68 yards on two receptions. He also helped himself to 25 rushing yards on two carries, so there was a lot to like about the way the wideout went about his business."
General manager Adam Peters must decide whether to extend wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the 2026 offseason. Samuel was acquired via trade from the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick and has provided consistent, durable production. He remained highly productive despite aging, finishing strong with a dominant Week 17 performance against the Dallas Cowboys that included 68 receiving yards on two catches and 25 rushing yards on two carries. Samuel also delivered a highlight collision with safety Donovan Wilson. Market projections estimate roughly $20 million per year for the receiver, creating a challenging roster and cap evaluation.
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