Deebo Samuel Sr.

Deebo Samuel Sr. has been traded to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

Fantasy Impact

It was previously reported that several teams were pursuing a trade for Samuel, and now the Commanders are able to get a deal done with the 49ers to acquire the veteran wideout. They are sending a fifth-round pick to San Francisco in exchange for him, and this deal will be good for QB Jayden Daniels coming off of a Rookie of the Year campaign in his first season at the helm for Washington. This is less than ideal for the fantasy value of Terry McLaurin, but there should be enough to go around on this offense to support both of them in the 2025-2026 NFL season.

Wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., who requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers at the end of the season, is reportedly seeing interest from the Houston Texans and Washington Commanders.

Fantasy Impact

Both the Texans and Commanders are in need of wide receiver help. While Samuel has not been as successful in the passing game as he was earlier in his career (yards per target down 28% from his breakout 2021 season), he still averages 8.6 yards after the catch per reception over the last three seasons. With an average depth of target of 5.8 yards over that time, he provides a different style of target that Houston and Washington could use to diversify their offense, not even accounting for his rushing contributions (career-low 3.2 yards per attempt in 2024).

49ers GM John Lynch said the team will “try to honor” Deebo Samuel’s trade request.

Fantasy Impact

Samuel was granted permission to seek potential trade partners. If he is traded, San Francisco would eat $31.6 million in dead cap so the right offer would have to come its way. It seems likely that a fresh start is what Samuel needs coming off a down season.

Deebo Samuel Sr. has been given permission by the 49ers to seek a trade this offseason. The original expectation this offseason was Samuel would stay in San Fransisco, but that appears to have changed.

Fantasy Impact

With the team signing Brandon Aiyuk last year to a multi-year deal and the emergence of Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall, the Niners have the luxury of potentially trading Deebo. He struggled a bit this year, so his price might not be what it once was, but many offenses will likely inquire about the versatile offensive weapon.

49ers GM John Lynch said he expects Deebo Samuel back with the team next season.

Fantasy Impact

"Yep, good player and he’s done a ton for this organization," Lynch said. "We’re not in the business of letting good players out there." Samuel is coming off a super down season where he caught 51 passes for 673 yards and three touchdowns. It is possible the two sides agree to restructure his contract at some point this offseason.