Deebo Samuel Cut Loose: Three Potential Destinations for the Versatile Veteran

Philadelphia, PA — One season after landing in Washington, Deebo Samuel is back on the open market. The Commanders released the 28-year-old wideout after a 2025 campaign in which he recorded 72 receptions on 99 targets for 727 yards and five scores, adding 17 carries for 75 yards and another touchdown. The numbers represented a rebound from a quiet 2024 and placed him 25th among PPR receivers with an 11.8-point weekly average.

Now entering his eighth season, Samuel has drawn interest from multiple franchises but remains unsigned heading into Week 3 of the offseason. Here are the three most logical landing spots for the former All-Pro:

New England Patriots Following a Super Bowl loss and the departure of 1,000-yard receiver Stefon Diggs, New England signed Green Bay’s Romeo Dous to bolster second-year quarterback Drake Maye’s options. Signing Samuel would give Maye a premier run-after-catch threat capable of operating between the hashes and converting short throws into chunk gains. While target share could be squeezed by the depth around him, Samuel’s efficiency and 72 percent catch rate would keep him in the high-end WR2 conversation for fantasy managers.

San Francisco 49ers A reunion with the franchise that first made him a household name is on the table. After allowing Jauan Jennings to test free agency, San Francisco added future Hall of F Mike Evans to pair with Ricky Pearsall. Samuel’s familiarity with Kyle Shanahan’s system and the ability to operate with fewer than 90 targets makes him a plug-and-play option. He could reopen his rushing ledger inside a crowded offense, freeing Evans and Pearsall for vertical looks.

Tennessee ans Tennessee is stockpiling talent around sophomore quarterback Cam Ward, who surged in the second half of his debut season. With a clear need at receiver opposite Calvin Ridley and Elic Ayom or, Samuel would step in as the likely leader in target share. His combined receiving and rushing skill set would give Brian D D a multidimensional weapon and could make him the most productive fantasy option of any potential destination.

Samuels’ next stop will hinge on whether he prioritizes a familiar scheme, a clear alpha role, or a chance to compete for a title. Until he signs, the suters above represent the most intriguing destinations for the veteran who has proved he can still produce when healthy and engaged.