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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Samuel did not re-sign with the Commanders; when asked by Michael Irvin why he didn't return to Washington, Samuel stated the team never explained their decision to him, saying 'if I knew, I'd tell you' and 'they didn't say why.' This suggests the Commanders chose not to retain him despite his prior tenure, removing him from the Washington offense.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Samuel did not return to the Commanders this offseason. When asked by Michael Irvin why he didn't go back to Washington, Samuel said "if I knew, I'd tell you," and confirmed the Commanders never explained their reasoning for not re-signing him.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Deebo Samuel did not re-sign with the Washington Commanders this offseason; when asked by Michael Irvin why he didn't return, Samuel indicated the team never explained their reasoning, stating 'They didn't say why.'NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Deebo Samuel did not return to the Commanders this offseason. When asked by Michael Irvin why he didn't go back to Washington, Samuel said 'if I knew, I'd tell you,' and when asked if the Commanders ever talked to him about it, he replied 'They didn't say why,' suggesting the team did not pursue re-signing him.NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026
Samuel's 2026 incentive structure includes $250,000 base, doubling to $500,000 if the 49ers make the playoffs; an additional $250,000 (doubling to $500,000 in playoffs) if he participates in at least 68 percent of offensive snaps; and $100,000 if named to the Pro Bowl on the initial ballot. This snap participation threshold creates a specific usage target tied to financial incentive.NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026
Contract structure: $4.1 million base ($490,000 roster bonus + $3.27 million salary + $340,000 per-game roster bonus at $20,000/game) plus up to $2.9 million in incentives. Incentive thresholds: $200,000 for 600+ scrimmage yards ($450,000 at 803+); $200,000 for 5 TDs ($450,000 at 7); $250,000 for 20+ kickoff returns ranking 10th+ in average; $250,000 for 68%+ snap participation; $100,000 for Pro Bowl initial ballot. All incentives double if 49ers make playoffs.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Signed a 1-year deal to return to the San Francisco 49ers after one season with Washington. In 2025 with the Commanders, Samuel recorded 72 receptions for 727 yards and 5 TDs, along with 17 rushes for 75 yards and 1 TD in 16 games; was acquired to be the No. 2 receiver behind Terry McLaurin but became the team's most productive receiver due to McLaurin missing time. Also contributed as a kick returner with 15 returns for a 30.1 yards/return average. Washington was not expected to re-sign him.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
NFL insider Mike Florio called ex-Commanders WR Deebo Samuel's free agency situation 'confusing,' noting he hasn't seen or heard a word about anyone interested in Samuel. Florio believes the lack of interest may be due to Samuel's contract demands. While Samuel is still a valuable playmaker on offense, Florio argues he's not the All-Pro player he once was, and once he accepts he's going to be making a hell of a lot less than he's been making to do the same thing he's always done, he will likely find a new home very quickly.