Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuels collects 19 yards following a pass from quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Commanders' Deebo Samuel is the WR trade candidate no one is talking about originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Washington Commanders just traded for Deebo Samuel in the offseason.

The Washington Commanders face a pivotal moment ahead of the NFL trade deadline, and several league observers believe that moving wide receiver Deebo Samuel could be the team’s best long-term option.

Washington Commanders wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin will return to the lineup for Monday night's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Samuel, who was exchanged for a 2025 fifth-round pick, leads the Commanders (3-2) with 30 receptions, 300 yards and three touchdowns heading into Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears (8:15 p.m. ET, ABC). No other Commander has more than 14 receptions or 149 yards. He has also rushed seven times for 46 yards.

Commanders elevate former Titans receiver Treylon Burks after ruling out Terry McLaurin for Week 9 game against Seahawks

The Washington Commanders downgraded wide receiver Deebo Samuelto out on the latest injury report ahead of its Week 7 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Samuel did not practice during the week while nursing a lingering heel injury.