Commanders trade for Deebo Samuel ranked as a top 5 NFL offseason move
The Washington Commanders trade for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel came as a surprise to many across the league, especially Adam Peters' ability to trade only a fifth-round pick for the star wideout. He's coming off of a down season for a number of reasons, but his veteran experience will provide Jayden Daniels with a nice outlet when Terry McLaurin is covered. Between McLaurin and Samuel, opposing defenses will struggle to stop the Commanders' offense.
This is why the trade for Samuel ranks as the fourth-best offseason move so far in 2025.
4) Washington Commanders trade for Deebo Samuel. Commanders general manager Adam Peters has made a flurry of moves over the last few weeks -- including the trade that delivered left tackle Laremy Tunsil -- but Samuel is the one that should generate the most excitement around D.C. Even though the 29-year-old wide receiver is coming off one of his worst seasons (51 reception for 670 yards and three touchdowns), he also was playing on a 49ers team that struggled through an assortment of health problems, including a season-ending knee injury to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. This trade now pairs Samuel with a rising star quarterback (Jayden Daniels) in an offense that already has a No. 1 receiver (Terry McLaurin). It's not hard to see Samuel thriving with that type of talent, as well as a rushing attack that ranked third in the league last season. These are basically the same variables that were in play during his peak years in San Francisco and you saw the production that came as a result. Samuel is a physical receiver who also brings added versatility as a runner and gadget-play option. You have to assume offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury already has spent ample time contemplating all the ways he can utilize that skill set next season.
Samuel brings a new dynamic to the Commanders' offense. He can adapt to the offense and is useful in gadget plays. With defenses more focused on McLaurin, he will find himself open for big plays this season. The Commanders will benefit greatly from adding Deebo Samuel to their roster, and if they can tweak the other aspects of their game, they'll be poised to make another post-season run.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders trade for Deebo Samuel is the 4th best move this offseason
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