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Newsweek
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former Commanders Rival Sounds an Alarm
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. As far as the Washington Commanders faithful are concerned, there may not be a more evil entity than anything connected to the Dallas Cowboys. Former players and coaches make the skin crawl. It's nearly impossible to watch Monday Night Football because one has to listen to Troy Aikman's voice and be irritated by what he is saying. Alternate viewing methods for MNF aren't particularly helpful either. A ManningCast airs on ESPN2, which means innocent Commanders fans must subject themselves to a broadcast manned in part by Eli Manning. Deebo Samuel Sr., Washington Commanders Deebo Samuel Sr., Washington Commanders Photo by/Newsweek/Getty Images A Cowboy on one channel... A New York Giants legend on the other. What's a fan to do? Perhaps it's possible to place either broadcast on mute, find Bram Weinstein's radio call, and try to sync the sound and visual? More news: Commanders Release Statement on Historic Deal to Relocate to RFK Campus Two-time Commanders rival issues a stern warning It's been a rough go, but the dark clouds seem to be lifting off of this franchise. Washington has qualified for the postseason six times since the Y2K scare but hasn't been able to add a fourth Lombardi Trophy to the display case. Hope has come in the form of Josh Harris, Adam Peters, Dan Quinn, and Jayden Daniels. A phenomenal run last season that unfortunately ended during the NFC Championship Game has the Commanders faithful hoping for more. To Washington's credit, they didn't sit on their hands. They added Laremy Tunsil and Deebo Samuel by way of trades, and a former Commanders rival believes that should send shockwaves through the NFL if it hasn't already. More news: NFL Insider Gives Positive Update on Commanders Star's OTA Absence As stated earlier, there may not be anything more detestable to the Commanders' faithful than former Cowboys. Then again, being a former Cowboy AND Giant might actually be worse. Favor may fall on Isaiah Stanback, however, he recently offered a theory that the DMV may see as being acceptable. During a recent airing on NFL Network's Good Morning Football, he put the NFL on notice. .@IamSTANBACK believes that @19problemz is primed to have "one heck of a season" with the @Commanders in 2025 👀 — NFL Network (@nflnetwork) June 2, 2025 Stanback spent his first two seasons at the professional level with the Dallas Cowboys before stops with the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks led him to the Giants organization. He'd win a Super Bowl as part of Big Blue's practice squad before finishing his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. His recent theory makes a ton of sense. Jayden is accurate and plays well beyond his years, and yes, Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are sure to provide fireworks as a one-two punch. Zach Ertz still has some gas in the tank. Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler join Daniels in the backfield. More news: Best and Worst Picks for Every NFC East Team in NFL Draft If Daniels continues his upswing and Deebo returns to form after an injury-plagued 2025 NFL season, there's no telling how good the Commanders can be. For the first time in a long time, winning that fourth Lombardi Trophy and the sixth championship overall seems like a reasonable ask for a proud franchise.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders rework Deebo Samuel's contract to guarantee $17 million in 2025 salary, AP source says
FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) prepares to run onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, file) Deebo Samuel and the Washington Commanders have reworked the wide receiver's contract to guarantee $17 million this season with $3 million in additional incentives, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team did not announce the restructuring. Samuel, 29, is entering the final season of the three-year, $71.55 million extension he signed with San Francisco in 2022; his previous base salary wasn't guaranteed. The Commanders acquired him from the 49ers on March 1 for a fifth-round pick in next month's draft. Advertisement Samuel is one of several high-profile additions made by second-year general manager Adam Peters after his team's improbable run to the NFC championship game, led by Offensive Rookie of the Year quarterback Jayden Daniels. Washington also traded for standout left tackle Laremy Tunsil and signed defensive linemen Javon Kinlaw and Deatrich Wise, cornerback Jonathan Jones and safety Will Harris. Samuel, who immediately becomes the No. 2 receiver for Daniels after Terry McLaurin, made 51 catches for 670 yards and three touchdowns last season with the 49ers. The South Carolina product has 334 receptions for 4,792 yards and 22 TDs since making his NFL debut in 2019. ___ AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
49ers reach agreement to trade Deebo Samuel to the Commanders
Deebo is a going commando. The 49ers have reached an agreement that will send veteran receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Commanders, per multiple reports. San Francisco will get in return a fifth-round draft pick. Based on the breakdown of the extension he signed in 2022, Samuel will make $17.55 million in 2025. The deal won't be official until March 12, the first day of the 2025 league year. In theory, either team could decline to proceed with the trade. The move will reunite Samuel, 29, with former 49ers assistant G.M. Adam Peters, who now serves as the Commanders G.M. Earlier this week, 49ers G.M. John Lynch said the team would grant Samuel's trade request. The overriding question is whether and to what extent Samuel can turn the clock back toward 2021, the best season of his career. In 2024, Samuel had only 670 receiving yards and 136 rushing yards. Last year, Samuel's name emerged in pre-draft trade chatter, specifically in connection with the Steelers. In Washington, his presence will give quarterback Jayden Daniels a weapon to complement receiver Terry McLaurin.
