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49ers Trade Deebo Samuel to Commanders for Draft Pick

3/2/2025

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49ers Trade Samuel

In a bold move, the San Francisco 49ers have traded star wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders for a fifth-round draft pick, effective March 12. With Washington taking on Samuel's $17.55 million contract for 2025, this trade not only reshapes the 49ers' roster but also offers Samuel a new beginning with quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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49ers Roster Overhaul

The San Francisco 49ers are eyeing a roster overhaul, with the possibility of trading wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. General manager John Lynch acknowledged interest in Aiyuk, who is recovering from a torn ACL. With multiple draft picks in hand, the team is poised to inject youth into their lineup, potentially transforming their passing game by 2025.

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49ers Trade Samuel

In a bold move, the San Francisco 49ers have traded star wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders for a fifth-round draft pick, effective March 12. With Washington taking on Samuel's $17.55 million contract for 2025, this trade not only reshapes the 49ers' roster but also offers Samuel a new beginning with quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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