The Washington Commanders entered the offseason as one of the most intriguing teams, and with their cap space, Dan Quinn and Adam Peters were expected to be major players in free agency. And it didn't even last until the scouting combine finished before the NFC East franchise got on the front foot and looked to improve its roster.

In their second major trade in four months, the Washington Commanders agreed to acquire former all-pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, two people with knowledge of the deal said Saturday night.

After weeks of anticipation, the 49ers are trading star wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Commanders for draft compensation.

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to send standout wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday night, giving Washington another weapon for quarterback Jayden Daniels.

The star wideout struggled with injuries with San Francisco last season but is tough, versatile, dangerous in space and capable of racking up big yards after the catch.

A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers, pending a physical, for a fifth-round p

While the Deebo Samuel trade was a surprise, it shouldn't have a dramatic effect on the 49ers offseason plans.