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Karl Rasmussen

Dan Orlovsky Says Deebo Samuel Trade Isn't Enough for Commanders to Catch Eagles

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. during the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Washington Commanders reached the NFC championship last season for the first time since 1991, though they fell short of making the Super Bowl after losing to the rival Philadelphia Eagles in the conference title game.

Early into the offseason, the Commanders already made a big splash by trading for Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers. While Samuel is a solid addition to the offense, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky doesn't think that move alone is enough for Washington to catch the Eagles and become true Super Bowl contenders.

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