The San Francisco 49ers are trading wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Commanders for a fifth-round draft pick. Samuel, who will receive $21.7M this year, is now headed to play with quarterback Jayden Daniels.

New Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel was looking for a fresh start after spending six years with the San Francisco 49ers. The Pro Bowl receiver saw his role reduced in 2024, catching 51 passes for 670 yards and three touchdowns.

The San Francisco 49ers officially sent wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders last week, fulfilling his trade request and ending a memorable six-year tenure with the team that drafted him.

Even if the game-breaking wide receiver doesn’t perform as he did during his impressive 2021 season, he’s still a useful addition to Washington’s offense.

The Washington Commanders made a bold move by trading for star wide receiver Deebo Samuel, a player known for his explosive playmaking ability. Samuel’s arriva

The San Franciso 49ers permitted wide receiver Deebo Samuel to find a trade partner, and the Washington Commanders stepped forward, parting with a fifth-round pick in exchange for the wide receiver. The trade has been widely viewed as a good move for both franchises.

A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers, pending a physical, for a fifth-round pick.

Deebo Samuel was one of the first big names to change teams during the 2025 NFL offseason, with the San Francisco 49ers agreeing to trade the wide receiver to the Washington Commanders at the official start of free agency.