Deebo Samuel had a solid season for the Washington Commanders last year, and it’s somewhat surprising that the former All-Pro has yet to find a new team. At his peak, the former second-round pick was one of the most dangerous all-around threats in the league, capable of beating defenses as a wide receiver, a running back, and a gadget play demon. While he has lost a step since those days, the 2025 campaign proved he can still be a reliable weapon, even without offensive guru Kyle Shanahan calling the shots.
Appearing in 16 games, Deebo Samuel finished his first season in Washington with a respectable 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns despite losing quarterback Jayden Daniels to injury for large stretches of the season. While the Commanders themselves had a disappointing campaign, Samuel played up to the level that was expected of him.
With training camp now underway for some organizations and right around the corner for others, some are wondering if Deebo Samuel is ready to call it a career. However, the wide receiver recently silenced that criticism and made it clear he hopes to play another season.
“Going on Year 8…[I] still feel like I got a lot, at least like three, four good years left,” Samuel said. “It’s kind of been tough, not even going to lie to you. All the free agency stuff going on, waking up in the morning, looking at your phone, seeing if your agent hit you [up] and was like, ‘This team is interested,’ or things along those lines.”
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The Las Vegas Raiders have arguably the league’s worst grouping of wide receivers, so a Deebo Samuel would make sense here. While the wide receiver isn’t the player he once was, he’d easily earn snaps on this unimpressive roster. While tight end Brock Bowers will be the unquestioned top option in the passing attack, someone must step up at the second option. Samuel is perfect for that type of role at this stage in his career.
No matter who starts at quarterback, Deebo Samuel would be a smart add. If veteran Kirk Cousins starts the whole season, he’ll need someone to keep the chains moving, as he’s not the player he once was. If it’s rookie Fernando Mendoza, he’ll need a reliable security blanket who can get open quickly and help his adjust to life in the NFL.
