The Washington Commanders did not give up much in the trade for Deebo Samuel.
The Washington Commanders did not give up much in the trade for Deebo Samuel. originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Washington Commanders traded with the San Francisco 49ers back in March to acquire star wide receiver Deebo Samuel.
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And it seems the deal is already paying off.
According to multiple reports, the seventh-year veteran wideout has been impressing so far in OTAs, which makes the price that the Commanders paid for him even more ridiculous.
Acquiring a player like Samuel, one would expect to pay a pretty hefty price, but the only thing that Washington sent the Niners was a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which they then used on Oregon running back Jordan James.
So apparently, one of the better wide receivers in the NFL is worth a rookie running back who is currently RB3 on the 49ers' depth chart.
Obviously, there are other factors involved. Money. Age. Injury. Attitude.
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But ...
No matter how little they paid for him, the Commanders are happy that they have a player of Samuel's caliber for their superstar quarterback to throw to. Jayden Daniels had a spectacular rookie season in 2024, so having upgraded weapons will make him that much scarier.
Samuel finished this past season with 670 yards and three touchdowns, which is not bad considering he missed a couple of games due to a calf injury.
The 29-year-old receiver seemed read for a fresh start somewhere other than San Francisco, and the Commanders are more than willing to give that to him. He will be looking to help the team contend in a strong NFC East with the likes of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
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Related: Jayden Daniels Warning Shot Fired By Commanders at NFL Rivals
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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