"Peters rightfully thought that the Commanders were in a strong enough position to be bolder this time last year. The front-office leader kicked off this aggressive approach by striking a deal with the San Francisco 49ers for Samuel, and the returns were solid enough in difficult circumstances. What the Commanders need to figure out is whether it's worth the money Samuel will likely want for what could be his final chance to earn a lucrative payday."
"Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac confirmed that the former South Carolina standout's contract has now officially voided, leaving Washington with a $12.34 million dead cap figure in 2026. WR Deebo Samuel's contract is set to void today, leaving behind $12,344,420 of dead cap to the #Commanders.The 30-year-old earned $18.25M in 2025, and carries a near $16M valuation into free agency.- Spotrac (@spotrac) February 12, 2026 This is the risk Peters was willing to take when he jumped the queue by trading for Samuel."
Deebo Samuel's contract with the Washington Commanders voided, creating a $12.34 million dead cap hit for 2026. Samuel, 30, earned $18.25 million in 2025 and projects to carry roughly a $16 million valuation into free agency. The Commanders acquired Samuel via trade from the San Francisco 49ers, who absorbed just over $34 million in dead cap to facilitate the move. Washington retained enough financial flexibility to absorb the remaining dead cap without severely limiting offseason options. General manager Adam Peters must decide whether to re-sign Samuel for a likely sizable payday or pursue younger, more dynamic receiving options.
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