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Deebo Samuel Traded to Commanders After Injury-Plagued 2024 Season
25 Aug
Summary
- Deebo Samuel missed multiple games in 2024 due to injuries
- 49ers GM expected Samuel to return in 2025, but he requested a trade
- Samuel now joins the Commanders, who are looking to improve their passing game
As of August 25th, 2025, Deebo Samuel's 2024 season with the San Francisco 49ers is now a distant memory. The talented wide receiver missed multiple games last year due to a calf injury, pneumonia, and wrist and rib issues, leading to a career-low in receiving yards per game.
Despite the 49ers' initial plans to have Samuel back in 2025, the player requested a trade in his exit interview, and the team obliged by sending him to the Washington Commanders for a fifth-round pick. Samuel now joins an ascending Commanders team led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, with the hope that he can regain his form and become a key part of their passing attack.
The Commanders' offense, led by coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, has struggled with screen passes and yards after the catch in recent years. With the potential absence of top receiver Terry McLaurin during training camp, Samuel is poised to have every opportunity to establish himself as a focal point of the passing game this offseason. If he can stay healthy, the Commanders believe Samuel's skill set is a perfect fit for their offensive plans.
