Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) runs back a kick against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Commanders fans react to huge Deebo Samuel trade

Originally posted on Washington Commanders on SI
By Darius Hayes | Last updated Mar 3, 2025 8:00 AM ET

The Washington Commanders have made a statement with their latest move, acquiring Deebo Samuel in a deal with the San Francisco 49ers that immediately alters the team’s offensive outlook.

Commanders fans took to social media to express their reactions, with many believing Samuel’s versatility could be a game-changer.

Meanwhile, others in Washington are debating whether the front office gave up too much to land the dynamic wideout. Here are some fan reactions on X from the Commanders first big move:

Commanders Fans Celebrate Deebo Samuel Trade

Super Bowl next year. Book it https://t.co/iVj4kZg59h
— Andrew Habash (@AndrewHabash) March 2, 2025

Hype!!!! #RaiseHail #HTTC https://t.co/ZLDZBHR815
— Milan Gotcher (@CoachG_GotEm) March 2, 2025

Cap hit this year of only $15.8m and only gave up a 5th? AP COOKING. #RaiseHail https://t.co/Sm8LuUKmN2 pic.twitter.com/ibhlscycVz
— Jeff K (@Kravitz76) March 2, 2025

Timeout moe…Deebo to the commanders ITS UP!!!! #RaiseHail
— Three Ohh (@3ohblack) March 1, 2025

Not All Washington Fans Are Sold on Deebo Samuel

This is a Daniel Snyder move https://t.co/Btvl374XKv
— †♕ RP3 ♕† (@mrperezident76) March 2, 2025

Hey Adam, better stop using all these picks because the fans that hold on to your presser last year about “building through the draft” is going tk CRASHOUT‼️#RaiseHail
— Deuce__ @redzoneinthelab podcast (@redzoneinthelab) March 2, 2025

Deebo to the #Commanders for a 5th round pick per @espn

I wasn't huge on the idea of Samuel but you can't complain about the compensation
— Mark Phillips (@GoingCommander) March 1, 2025

With the Commanders adding Samuel, fans will wait to see how this move will affect the franchise moving forward as they continue to work towards the goal of winning a championship.

The Commanders will have a chance to make more moves to help their team when the new league year begins on Wednesday, March 12.