Deebo Samuel Reportedly Draws 'Mixed Reviews' from NFL Teams as Laremy Tunsil Praised

The Washington Commanders are reportedly receiving different feedback regarding their offseason acquisitions of Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil.

People around the NFL have "mixed reviews" of the trade for Samuel, but many are "all-in" on Tunsil, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The Commanders sent a 2025 fifth-round pick to acquire Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers in March.

Washington took on the entirety of Samuel's $17.55 million salary for the 2025 season as part of the deal, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Doubts about the Samuel trade hinged on what is perceived to be his "declining skill set," according to Fowler.

Samuel averaged a career-low 44.7 receiving yards per game through 15 appearances in his final campaign for the San Francisco 49ers.

Days after adding Samuel, the Commanders acquired Tunsil in exchange for a package of draft picks.

The Commanders sent out a 2025 third-round pick, 2025 seventh-round pick, and 2026 second-round and fourth-round picks while receiving a 2025 fourth-rounder in return.

Tunsil earned his fifth Pro Bowl nod in six seasons with the Houston Texans. He led the NFL with 19 penalties last season, but has said he is aiming toward decreasing that number "or even having none" with the Commanders next season.

One AFC scout told Fowler: "He's still a top-three tackle for me. And anything you can do to protect Jayden Daniels and load up while he's on his rookie deal is smart."

An NFL coordinator, meanwhile, told Fowler, "Dude's still as good as anyone. Honestly, I think he just gets bored and loses focus sometimes but I'm guessing he will be highly motivated in Washington, and when he is he's among the very best."

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn will now look to both help Tunsil stay motivated and lead Samuel to a bounce-back season as Washington looks to build on last season's trip to the NFC Championship Game by adding more protection and passing options for Jayden Daniels next fall.