NFL Free Agent Rumors: San Francisco 49ers could reunite with their $31M Washington Commanders veteran wide receiver (Image via Pinterest: San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders logos) It’s not up to players, now, is it? Players can’t vouch for their favorites and have them on their teams. Now, can they?If they could, then Tyreek Hill would have been with the Kansas City Chiefs back in February 2026.The same month that the Miami Dolphins released him, Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones posted on X: “Cheetah, it’s time.”Jones and Hill share a history. They have been former teammates and close friends for a long time.But on- and off-field moments do not make franchises sign players, do they now?Hill is still being linked to Kansas City. But nobody’s hearing Chris’ plea for Tyreek.So, how can we expect George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk’s pleas for Deebo Samuel to be heard by the San Francisco 49ers?Nevertheless, the Niners and Samuel’s connection is finally picking up momentum.Thanks to Kittle and Juszczyk’s out-loud social media pleas that quickly went viral.
San Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk and George Kittle want Commanders WR Deebo Samuel
Backstory: Deebo Samuel spent six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.He was traded from the 49ers to the Washington Commanders in the 2025 offseason. He played the 2025 season for the Commanders.But the Commanders chose not to re-sign Samuel for the 2026 NFL season. He remains an unsigned free agent even in July 2026.Everybody is taking to social media. Brandon Aiyuk, Stefon Diggs, and now Deebo Samuel.Samuel recently posted cryptic messages on social media:On X: “Ready for whatever” and on Instagram: “Let the chips fall where they may.”His former San Francisco teammates Kyle Juszczyk and George Kittle commented on his cryptic Instagram post.Kyle wrote: “I have a guest house with your name on it” and George wrote: “I also have a guest house labeled, ‘Deebo’s second home’.”New Jersey-based sports content creator Tyler Tarabocchia suggests that a reunion may be difficult becauseSan Francisco already has a crowded wide receiver room featuring Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk, rookie De’Zhaun Stribling, and Demarcus Robinson.And since Deebo Samuel played primarily in the slot during his previous stint with the Niners, he may have to compete with Christian Kirk for that role now.Samuel could be an upgrade there because he is better than Kirk in that role, according to sports content creator Tyler Tarabocchia.
NFL analyst Emmanuel Acho is against the Deebo Samuel idea in 49ers
In the recent episode of the Speakeasy podcast, NFL analyst Emmanuel Acho said that Deebo Samuel’s entry into San Franciso could create more problems than solutions.Samuel will have to play on special teams since the WR room is crowded.The talented veteran has had more 700+ yards seasons than 1000+ yards seasons.And the growth of 2024 first round pick and Year 3 Ricky Pearsall could get stunted. So, is Deebo Samuel worth all these costs?“When you start acquiring veteran, talented, but older players, they are no longer No. 1 or No. 2 at their position based on your roster.They have to play on special teams,” Emmanuel Acho said on the Speakeasy podcast. “Now your roster is out of whack and imbalanced.I’m also not going to stunt the growth of first-round pick, third-year player Ricky Pearsall for Deebo Samuel.Is Deebo talented? Duh. But he’s probably had more 700-yard seasons than 1000-yard seasons. So, at what cost? At what cost?”
Emmanuel Acho and Deebo Samuel feud
LeSean McCoy and Emmanuel Acho were discussing Deebo Samuel’s return to the San Francisco 49ers in a recent episode of the Speakeasy podcast.McCoy said that the San Francisco 49ers were missing a spark in 2025. Deebo Samuel provided that spark.Acho disagreed and said, “I’m not gonna pay a glorified mascot top-tier money. I’m paying you to get 1,400 yards. Deebo had 700 last year and 670 the year before. At the end of the day, Deebo has had one 1,000-yard receiving season. One! Just one!”This podcast reached Samuel, and Samuel took to his social media to fire back at Acho.“Glorified mascot [three laughing emojis]. Who is bruh? Who gave him a voice? You play 3 years gang. 3 different teams. Ain’t coming at you but stop trying me bruh [Emmanuel Acho],” Samuel wrote.
Deebo Samuel free agency landing spots
CategoryDetailsPlayer NameDeebo SamuelCurrent TeamNone. His Washington Commanders contract ended with the 2025 NFL seasonFree Agency Landing SpotsLos Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Indianapolis ColtsContract StatusUFA [unrestricted free agent]Spotrac Calculated Market ValueTwo-year, $31 million contract with $15 million average annual salaryCareer Earnings$82M over 7 NFL seasons.