Commanders just made their stance on Deebo Samuel crystal clear

"Whether no suitable interest arrived, or the offers weren't good enough, is moot. Most of the speculation surrounded wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. in the hours leading up to the cut-off point. There were murmurings about the Buffalo Bills casting alluring glances at the versatile offensive weapon, with veteran edge rusher Von Miller also drawing rumored interest from his old club. Nothing got rubber-stamped, and both will now stay in Washington."

"Samuel's production has regressed in recent weeks. He's been fighting his way through a heel injury, and he deserves credit for toughing it out and helping a team in injury disarray at the receiver spot. There was a lot to like about how he applied himself earlier in the campaign, but with quarterback Jayden Daniels also on the shelf, it remains to be seen just how influential he can become."

"It was surprising to see Peters stand pat at the deadline. The Commanders are going nowhere this season, and the front-office leader only has six draft selections at his disposal in 2026. Calls were no doubt exchanged, but nothing concrete came to light. The Commanders have to roll up their sleeves and try to cope with the extreme turbulence. Samuel will be counted upon more than most to spearhead the changing tide. And if he performs well, Peters might reward him with a"

The Washington Commanders chose not to trade established players before the deadline, retaining Deebo Samuel and Von Miller despite external expectations. General manager Adam Peters refused to move pieces without substantial offers, signaling a high asking price for Samuel and a likely chance at a new contract when his deal expires in 2026. Samuel's production has regressed amid a heel injury, yet he continued to play and supported a thin receiver corps while quarterback Jayden Daniels is sidelined. The team faces a bleak season with limited 2026 draft capital and must rely on Samuel to lead any turnaround.

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