"Whether the Commanders' perceptions will change in their last regular-season game against the Philadelphia Eagles is debatable, but several veterans have their futures hanging in the balance. And there are few with more at stake than wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. Samuel was a shrewd acquisition by Peters this offseason. The Commanders had to give up a fifth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers to secure his services, and he's rewarded their faith with focus, consistency, and a relentless attitude that's hard not to love."
"Samuel is in a contract year, so anything less wouldn't be smart. What the Commanders need to figure out is whether the All-Pro is worth keeping around at the money he'll likely demand. Market projections for Samuel are in the $20 million-per-year range. Peters has a lot of money tied into Terry McLaurin, another receiver on the wrong side of 30. He could be reluctant to shell out another lucrative deal for an aging playmaker, especially considering how desperate Washington is to get younger."
The Commanders enter their final regular-season game with significant offseason change looming and several veterans' jobs uncertain. Deebo Samuel, acquired for a 49ers fifth-round pick, has delivered focus, consistency, and a relentless attitude while playing for Washington. Samuel is in a contract year and projects to command roughly $20 million per season on the open market. General manager Adam Peters already has substantial salary tied to veteran receiver Terry McLaurin, complicating the case for another large, guaranteed deal. Washington faces pressure to get younger and must decide whether to invest in aging playmakers.
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