The Washington Commanders believed Deebo Samuel Sr. had a lot of good football left despite being cast into the shadows by the San Francisco 49ers. It's starting to look like this gamble is going to pay off handsomely.
Samuel looks like a player reborn this offseason. He's in great shape after working exceptionally hard on his conditioning this summer. He looks sharp and motivated, ready to silence his doubters and prove the Niners made a grave mistake by letting him go.
Adam Peters knew what Samuel could bring to this offseason. He was more than happy to send a fifth-round pick to his old employers, which was swiftly followed by the Commanders guaranteeing more of his 2025 salary.