No fast Deebo Samuel extension adopted his Washington arrival, separating this commerce of a 2019 second-round wideout from the trades involving DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown. Samuel will likely be assured of a pleasant 2025 payout, at the least.
Samuel’s near-$17M base wage will turn into totally assured, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who provides $3M in incentives will likely be hooked up to this revised settlement. That mentioned, not an excessive amount of has modified right here; which may be extra notable than any up to date assure.
Metcalf agreed to a four-year, $128M extension upon being traded to Pittsburgh. The ex-Seahawk joined Samuel in coming into the NFL within the ’19 second spherical, and whereas Metcalf doesn’t have a first-team All-Professional honor on his resume just like the ex-49er does, he has been a extra constant participant since every signed second contracts throughout the 2022 coaching camp. Samuel noticed accidents and modest performances ding his commerce worth, making the Commanders’ add extra of a flier. Commerce price additionally separated this swap from the Steelers-Seahawks change, as Seattle obtained a second-round decide for Metcalf.
Samuel, 28, receiving ensures early is just not particularly notable; as a vested veteran, he would have secured them shortly earlier than Week 1. Remaining in a contract 12 months, nevertheless, is essential right here. The Commanders might effectively look to guage their commerce acquisition’s match alongside Terry McLaurin, who joins Metcalf in having a extra constant profession. Samuel’s greatest work has bettered each, nevertheless it has been some time for the reason that versatile playmaker has made top-flight contributions.
Accumulating 1,770 scrimmage yards in 2021, Samuel powered the 49ers’ passing assault throughout Jimmy Garoppolo‘s remaining full season because the crew’s starter. Samuel did enhance on his 2022 dud with a 12-touchdown 1,117-yard 2023, however he struggled once more in 2024. The 49ers moved on from Samuel after the near-$24M-AAV participant totaled simply 670 receiving yards final 12 months. The Commanders offering an extension now wouldn’t precisely be known as for, given the South Carolina alum’s unreliability and potential sturdiness considerations.
Nonetheless, Washington has secured what needs to be a considerable WR2 improve after being unable to supply McLaurin with a top quality complementary choice all through the previous third-rounder’s run. Samuel will give Jayden Daniels an attention-grabbing inside choice, and the presence of Austin Ekeler might guarantee not many handoffs go on Samuel’s odometer (202 profession carries) this season. For now, although, the Commanders will wait and see on their commerce asset’s post-2025 future.
