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Deebo Samuel said the Washington Commanders are getting a very motivated player after trading for him and reworking his contract. The 29-year-old wide receiver said it meant a lot for the team to guarantee his $17 million salary for next season before he plays another game. Samuel's production has dropped off since being an All-Pro selection in 2021 and signing a three-year extension with San Francisco afterward. Washington acquired him from the 49ers on March 1 in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Samuel in his first public comments since the deal said he's excited to play alongside Terry McLaurin.
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FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) prepares to run onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. - AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, file
