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NFL.com News fantasy football takes on Deebo Samuel
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All NFL.com News insights about Deebo Samuel
PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Acquired by the Commanders as a key piece to build around Jayden Daniels, Samuel has already impressed teammates in camp despite online chatter that he's playing slower entering his seventh season. The source notes that how Samuel's role develops in training camp—more WR or RB?—will be the more interesting development, with both he and Laremy Tunsil having eyes on them in Ashburn, Virginia.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Samuel, a previous mainstay of the 49ers, is now a free agent after a year with Washington and could potentially reunite with San Francisco, though his departure has created a significant gap in the receiving corps.NegativeDepth ChartAug 1, 2026
The 49ers signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year, $7 million deal after the article was published, per an NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport report; this move impacts the receiving depth chart and reduces the opportunity for Stribling to see the volume initially projected.NegativeValueAug 1, 2026
Signing a one-year, $7 million deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Samuel is re-signing with the 49ers on a one-year, $7 million deal after spending last season with Washington. He produced 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns with the Commanders in 2024. The 49ers are bringing him back as a familiar target for Brock Purdy amid injuries to Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk, restoring Samuel to his original team where he was a focal point of Kyle Shanahan's offense through 2024.PositiveValueNo date
De'zhaun Stribling recommends Deebo Samuel Sr. as a waiver-wire target in the 32% of ESPN leagues where he remains unrostered, noting he may be worth adding despite 68% roster rate given the context of De'Zhaun Stribling being out at least a month.NegativeUsageNo date
Samuel played 25 snaps at wide receiver and 2 snaps at running back, totaling 27 snaps in the game.PositiveRoleNo date
With De'Zhaun Stribling out at least a month, Deebo Samuel is slated for more action than expected early in the 2026 season in Brock Purdy's receiving corps. Samuel logged 26 snaps against the Rams in Week 1.PositiveRoleNo date
Samuel caught a pass on the 49ers' opening drive in his return after spending 2025 with the Commanders, and scored a 15-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to cap an 11-play, 99-yard drive, demonstrating immediate impact in his first game back with San Francisco.NegativeRoleNo date
Wide receiver took turns returning punts during Monday's practice in Melbourne, alongside Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing, as the 49ers evaluate punt return assignments for the opener.PositiveRoleNo date
Deebo Samuel is back with the 49ers after a year away, returning to San Francisco's receiving corps for the Week 1 matchup against the Rams. The source highlights Samuel as part of the 49ers' familiar offensive core and notes that the team's receiver room has seen big returns and additions.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Deebo Samuel is listed as part of the 49ers' starting receiver trio on the first depth chart of 2026, alongside Mike Evans and Demarcus Robinson.NegativeRoleNo date
Samuel was traded to Washington for a fifth-round pick, representing a notable departure from the 49ers' wide receiver corps and contributing to questions about the position's depth heading into 2025.PositiveValueNo date
Signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the 49ers, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, reuniting with the team on a short-term contract.NegativeUsageNo date
Samuel generated 727 yards and five touchdowns on 72 catches in 16 games with the Commanders last year, but took just 17 carries for 75 yards and another score—significantly fewer rushing attempts than his previous four seasons under Shanahan, when he averaged 45 carries per campaign. This marks a notable shift in how he was utilized in Washington compared to his role in San Francisco.PositiveRoleNo date
Samuel signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the 49ers and is expected to have a significant role in Shanahan's offense in 2026 alongside newcomers Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. Lynch noted Samuel is expected to play a key role in the return game, with the dynamic kickoff bringing the kickoff return back to the game. Samuel will be well-positioned in Shanahan's creative offensive scheme.PositiveRoleNo date
Samuel was brought back by the 49ers on a one-year, $7 million deal after the article was published, per an NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport report. This impacts the receiver depth chart and opportunity for rookie Jalen Stribling.