Commanders' insider said what fans already knew about Deebo Samuel

"Deebo Samuel Sr. has been a fantastic addition to the Washington Commanders. Even though his production has dipped slightly as he battles his way through a heel problem, the fifth-round pick given up to acquire the All-Pro wide receiver from the San Francisco 49ers this offseason was well spent. However, with the Commanders' season teetering on the brink of collapse, some experts have touted the possibility of Samuel potentially being moved before the 2025 trade deadline."

"That didn't seem feasible to fans in the grand scheme of things. Washington's wideout room is still without Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown. Samuel is their most accomplished pass-catcher by a considerable margin, so removing him when there is so much uncertainty elsewhere is akin to the Commanders waving the white flag on their 2025 season aspirations. This sentiment was echoed by team insider Ben Standig, who now covers the Commanders independently after leaving The Athletic. Citing conversations with people close to the situation, it would need to be an astronomical offer for Washington even to consider parting ways with Samuel."

"What comes after that is less clear. Samuel is out of contract next spring, and while a new deal couldn't be ruled out, it could legitimately go either way right now. Much will depend on the money involved. Samuel might be looking for one more big payday. But with the Commanders already extending McLaurin after his long contract standoff this summer, general manager Adam Peters might decide to spend his available resources elsewhere."

Deebo Samuel has been a strong addition to the Washington Commanders despite a slight production dip while battling a heel issue. The Commanders traded a fifth-round pick to acquire the All-Pro wide receiver from the San Francisco 49ers. Trade speculation emerged as the team struggles, but sources indicate only an astronomical offer would prompt serious consideration of moving Samuel. Samuel remains the most accomplished pass-catcher on a wideout room missing Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown and is expected to be an offensive focal point for the remainder of 2025. Samuel becomes a free agent next spring, and future decisions will hinge on contract money and team spending priorities.

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