Commanders Acquire Deebo Samuel from 49ers in Major Trade

The Washington Commanders add the versatile wide receiver to bolster their offense, while the 49ers face challenges in reshaping their roster.

The San Francisco 49ers traded wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick, with the deal becoming official on March 12, 2025.
Washington will absorb Samuel’s $17.55 million salary for 2025, potentially extending his contract in the future.
Deebo Samuel, known for his versatility, joins a Commanders offense led by standout rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, providing a significant boost to their receiving corps.
The 49ers face a $31.6 million dead cap hit from the trade and must address their wide receiver depth, with Brandon Aiyuk recovering from a severe knee injury and other unproven options on the roster.
The Commanders’ general manager, Adam Peters, who originally drafted Samuel in 2019, played a key role in reuniting with the All-Pro receiver.