Report: Deebo Samuel Restructures Commanders Contract, Will Make $17M+ in 2025

The Washington Commanders have restructured wide receiver Deebo Samuel's contract and will guarantee $17 million on his deal this season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Commanders acquired Samuel for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick in a deal finalized on March 12.

Samuel had 51 receptions for 670 receiving yards and three touchdowns last season in addition to 136 rushing yards and another score in 15 games. It was a down year for Samuel, who had been one of the most explosive playmakers in the league in previous years.

In 2021, Samuel earned first-team All-Pro honors with 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 scores. In 2023, Samuel had 1,117 yards and 12 touchdowns en route to helping guide the 49ers to the NFC title.

A change of scenery could do wonders for Samuel for a few reasons.

First, he's on an explosive offense with a dynamic and young quarterback talent in Jayden Daniels who just led the Commanders to their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 1991.

Second, Samuel could easily have a career renaissance in Washington under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who oversaw an offense that was fifth in scoring after finishing 25th the year before his arrival.

Samuel figures to be the No. 2 wideout in town, and he's surrounded by talents such as Terry McLaurin and Brian Robinson Jr. who should take the pressure off him and give him room to operate.

So while guaranteeing $17 million in 2025 is a large chunk of change, it could very well be worth it for Samuel, who joins a team on the rise that could make another step forward with him in town.