Overview
- Deebo Samuel is a free agent after the Washington Commanders released him this offseason and he finished 2025 with 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns.
- Mid-July social‑media comments from Kyle Juszczyk and George Kittle renewed talk of a San Francisco reunion and drew fresh public attention to Samuel’s market.
- Analysts and columnists have urged contenders such as the Chiefs, Rams, Dolphins and Colts to consider Samuel as veteran receiver insurance because of his versatility and yards‑after‑catch skill set.
- Salary and cap math are the main obstacles to a deal, with Spotrac estimating about $31.5 million over two years, Washington paying him north of $17.5 million last season, and some teams showing limited available cap space.
- With NFL training camps imminent teams could still sign Samuel late in camp, but his age, injury history and contract demands mean any return — including a 49ers reunion — likely depends on injuries, price concessions or a short‑term veteran deal.