Washington Commanders hunt veteran receiver after Deebo Samuel returns to 49ers

Wide receiver Deebo Samuel has left the Washington Commanders and rejoined the San Francisco 49ers, leaving the Commanders with a thin receiving corps. Starting receiver Terry McLaurin is coming off an injury‑ridden season, and the only depth behind him consists of recent draft picks Luke McCaffrey and rookie Antonio Williams. Team insiders say the Commanders are monitoring free‑agent Stefon Diggs as a possible solution, despite his polarizing reputation and past legal issues.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys, a division rival, are viewed as having ample depth at the position, with a top duo of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens and a capable third‑string option in Ryan Flournoy. Former coach Jon Gruden recently praised the Lamb‑Pickens pairing as one of the league’s elite receiving tandems.