WUSA9 Sports Anchor Chick Hernandez confirmed the trade with the Commanders on Saturday, noting Samuel’s connection with Washington’s general manager.
WASHINGTON — The Washington Commanders obtained another top receiving threat on Saturday, trading their fifth round pick for San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel.
WUSA9 Sports Anchor Chick Hernandez confirmed the trade with the Commanders on Saturday, noting Samuel’s connection with Washington’s general manager.
“Love the move by GM Adam Peters, who was assistant GM in San Francisco when they drafted Samuel,” Hernandez said on Saturday.
Have confirmed the Washington Commanders have traded a 5th round pick to the 49ers for WR Deebo Samuel. First team All-Pro in 2021. Combo with Scary Terry and another threat for Jayden Daniels. Love the move by GM Adam Peters who was Asst. GM in San Fran when they drafted…
— Chick Hernandez (@MrChickSports) March 2, 2025
The Commanders alluded to the trade on Saturday, posting a GIF of the character “Deebo” from the ’90s comedy FRIDAY, played by Tommy Lister Jr.
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 1, 2025
That character has the distinction of sharing a first name with the 29-year-old wide receiver, who was first team All-Pro in 2021.
Samuel will join Terry McLaurin as another top receiving threat for the Burgundy and Gold, as the team tries to build on both sides of the football ahead of next season.
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