"They could've just cut Deebo with a post-June 1 designation and split ... He notes lingering frustration with Samuel's underwhelming performance in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was an opportunity for him to shine.

Samuel's weight was an issue when he arrived in Santa Clara, Calif. in 2019 and it was problematic last season, his worst as a 49er.

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.