San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel requested a trade out of town several weeks ago and was unofficially granted his wish on March 1. The Washington Commanders will send a fifth-round selection to the Niners for Samuel, which will be formally completed once the new league year begins March 12.
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Washington gains a versatile playmaker who nicely contrasts Terry McLaurin to give a dangerous one-two aerial punch for second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels. Pass-catching running back Austin Ekeler remains under contract, although TE Zach Ertz is slated to hit free agency but still could return. The rest of the receiving components are far from integral.
