49ers' Deebo Samuel seeks trade; Commanders could be interested

The Washington Commanders could make a trade to acquire San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) before the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Washington Commanders may be on the lookout for a wide receiver this offseason, and another potential option has opened up for them.

"The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel and his agent Tory Dandy permission to find a trade partner for the wide receiver, Samuel told ESPN. This comes after Samuel asked San Francisco to trade him during the players’ exit meetings after the season," ESPN insider Adam Schefter tweeted.

“It was a hard conversation to have with Kyle (Shanahan) because of the relationship that we have,” Samuel said today. “But I have to do what’s best. I’m more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, but now I think it’s best that we find another team.”

Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Samuel to the Commanders?

The link between Samuel and the Commanders comes with general manager Adam Peters, who was with the Niners from 2017-23.

Samuel was drafted by the Niners in 2019 when Peters was in the front office, so the relationship between the two is there.

The Commanders are in need of pairing Terry McLaurin with another dynamic receiver, and Samuel could fill that role for Washington.

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