WR Deebo Samuel Not Contemplating Retirement - NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com

What the report says

Pro Football Rumors reported that wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains unsigned as NFL teams move toward training camp, but he is not considering retirement. In a video posted to his YouTube page, Samuel said he is entering his eighth year and believes he still has “three, four good years” remaining. He also described the free-agency process as difficult while waiting for word from his agent about potential team interest.

Samuel, 30, has not been tied publicly to many teams during free agency, according to the report. He played his first seven NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, where he became an All-Pro, before being traded last March to the Washington Commanders for the final season of his contract. Some former 49ers teammates have supported the idea of a return to San Francisco, though the article said it is unclear whether the team wants a reunion.

In 2025 with Washington, Samuel totaled 802 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns across 16 games. He drew 99 targets, but his 10.1 yards per reception marked a career low. Pro Football Rumors noted that while Samuel’s next contract would be far below the extension he signed with the 49ers in 2022, he could still fit as an experienced secondary receiving option.

The report also placed Samuel’s market in the broader context of veteran receivers such as Stefon Diggs, Keenan Allen and DeAndre Hopkins remaining unsigned. Team needs, training-camp timing and possible injuries could affect when interest develops.