X reacts to Commanders' trade for wide receiver Deebo Samuel
The Washington Commanders made their first move of the offseason Saturday by trading a fifth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers for wide receiver Deebo Samuel. The trade does not become official until the new league year begins on March 12.
Samuel, 29, has one year remaining on a contract extension he signed in 2022. For his career, Samuel has caught 334 passes for 4,792 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns. He's also rushed for over 1,000 yards and scored 20 rushing touchdowns. Samuel may no longer be the running back threat he once was, but the Commanders are confident that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury can get the most out of him.
Of Washington's rumored wide receiver options, many fans were split on Samuel, believing his best football may be behind him. But for the cost of a fifth-round draft pick, it's a worthwhile move for the Commanders to add more help around quarterback Jayden Daniels. Adding Samuel does not preclude Washington from adding more receiver help in free agency or the NFL draft.
Speaking of reactions, here are some of the best reactions from X — formerly Twitter.
Deebo will be a perfect fit with Commanders. He is strong, great blocker, can line up in slot or outside and excellent after the catch. Just what they needed.
— Jay Gruden (@Coach_JayGruden) March 2, 2025
Offense got better today. I'll take paying $17.5 million to upgrade as substantial as we did today.
— Bleeding Burgundy & Gold (@BleedinBnG) March 2, 2025
Offense got better today. I'll take paying $17.5 million to upgrade as substantial as we did today.
— Bleeding Burgundy & Gold (@BleedinBnG) March 2, 2025
Deebo Samuel is in the final year of his contract. He will come to Washington motivated and ready to play. pic.twitter.com/yLvliQ9A33
— Chris Bryant (@HogfarmerChris) March 2, 2025
New All-22 on @AthlonSports: How will Deebo Samuel fit with the @Commanders after the big trade? Given what Deebo is great at, and what Kliff Kingsbury and Jayden Daniels did in 2024, it looks like a perfect marriage. https://t.co/bpshpqGHEQ
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) March 2, 2025
Before u start talking shit about Deebo being washed, remember how Ekeler was washed. Wagner was washed. Ertz was washed. 🤷♂️
— Commies Mommies🐷 (@CommiesMommies) March 1, 2025
The @Commanders new trio 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ddc1Ly4MFK
— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2025
.@49ers @Commanders @19problemz just made the NFC EAST a whole lot more physical; a whole lot more competitive. Welcome Deebo. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/0Dsjlyv7R4
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) March 2, 2025
Don't gotta love or hate the trade The WR room got better And the offense added versatilityLet's see how it goes
— Rio Robinson (@Rio_Robinson91) March 2, 2025
The Cowboys traded more to acquire Jonathan Mingo than the Commanders paid the Niners for Deebo Samuel.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) March 2, 2025
Very interesting trade for washington here. Good value for a 5th, but i really don't see him doing any damage. But what do i know, he could be very good in that system. https://t.co/Ar4jJAFiFN
— 🦅Dose🦅 (@DailyBirds302) March 1, 2025
Discussed the Deebo to #Commanders possibility on yesterday's show.Starts at 29:58 mark below on @ApplePodcasts or anywhere else you get a pod incl https://t.co/cv1ZQSKAJ25th rounder= worth it. Love the fit. Love the move. https://t.co/P8gckVzQB3
— Kevin Sheehan (@kevinsheehanDC) March 2, 2025
If Deebo Samuel is healthy I like him to bounce back from '24. He'll make some huge plays. Legit Commanders offense just got harder to stop. Interestingly, Samuel at 29 is younger than projected fellow weapons -- McLaurin, Ekeler and Ertz. WSH still needs to add youth/ speed.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 2, 2025
Scary Terry McLaurin #1 WRDeebo Samuel's versatility.Jayden Daniels is smiling EAR TO EAR right now. And Adam Peters is already in his bag this offseason. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FHLfXiHdhi
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 2, 2025
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: X reactions to Commanders big trade for 49ers WR Deebo Samuel
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