Deebo Samuel Sr.

Deebo Samuel's 2024 season marked a steep decline, finishing outside the top-40 WRs despite Brandon Aiyuk's season-ending injury and minimal competition. With just one game over 22 receiving yards in his final seven appearances and Jauan Jennings overtaking him as the 49ers' top target, Samuel's role evaporated quickly. Now 29 and traded to Washington for a fifth-round pick, he's operating on a reworked one-year deal. His extensive injury history, declining efficiency, and potential screen pass-based usage in the Commanders' offense make him likely overvalued.

WR Deebo Samuel locked in a revised one-year pact with the Commanders on Wednesday, netting 17 million dollars guaranteed and up to 3 million in incentives, per league sources. The 29-year-old looks to reset after a muted 2024 with the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact

Samuel’s 2024 dip—51 catches, 670 yards—faded his star, but Washington’s offense could unlock his dual-threat game. Pairing with Terry McLaurin, he’s a WR2 gamble with PPR juice if Kliff Kingsbury schemes him right. Injuries and age (29) cap his ceiling—health is key.