Deebo Samuel Sr. focused on offseason work and entered Washington's training camp in strong shape, showing quickness and an impressive jet sweep in a preseason game against the Bengals. General manager Adam Peters acquired Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick, creating a low-cost opportunity that could be a steal compared with heavier trade prices around the league. The 49ers absorbed $34 million in dead cap to move on, while Samuel aims to repay the Commanders' faith. Ongoing concerns include Terry McLaurin's unresolved contract standoff and inconsistent summer performances from other receivers.
The Commanders' wide receiver is aiming to silence his doubters and remind the world why he was among the league's most dynamic playmakers once upon a time. Samuel looks in shape, sharp, and ready to make a significant difference. Fans have seen this in training camp, and they got another brief glimpse with an impressive jet sweep early in Washington's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Considering that Peters coughed up just a fifth-round pick to acquire Samuel from his old employers, this could be an absolute steal. This was further evidenced by the current asking price of other wide receivers who are being traded before the dreaded cut-down day around the NFL.
The Niners couldn't wait to get rid of Samuel. They ate $34 million in dead cap money to remove him from the equation when things fizzled out and confidence between both sides diminished. Peters wasn't ready to give up on the former second-round pick, and the All-Pro is working hard to repay this faith.
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