Overview
- Samuel is now a free agent ahead of the March signing window after his Washington contract voided.
- He leaves behind $12.3 million in 2026 dead money for the Commanders, a figure already included in cap projections per Over the Cap.
- In 2025, he played 16 games for Washington and led the team with 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns.
- At age 30, he is projected by Spotrac at roughly $15.8 million for 2026, likely below the $18.25 million he earned in 2025.
- Washington is viewed as seeking a field-stretching receiver, while outside analysis points to the Giants as a possible suitor at a discounted, complementary role.