Samuel, who had previously requested a trade from the 49ers in 2022, rejoins the team amid a need at receiver position with first-rounder Ricky Pearsall sidelined by a knee injury. The 30-year-old veteran has one career 1,000-yard season and caught 72 passes for 727 yards and five touchdowns with Washington last season. palladian.co.za
The 49ers traded Samuel to the Commanders before the 2025 season for a fifth-round pick. In return, Washington received a player who had become a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler during his time with San Francisco, recording 1,405 receiving yards and 365 passing yards in 2021.
