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Free agency is less than a month away, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of positions to address, such as wide receiver.
Currently on the roster, the Steelers have DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson as their top two wideouts, but Deebo Samuel of the Washington Commanders would make a fantastic addition to Pittsburgh's new-look offense under head coach Mike McCarthy.
Samuel was one of the lone bright spots on an otherwise bleak Commanders offense last season. Playing opposite Metcalf with Aaron Rodgers potentially at quarterback, along with an above-average offensive line and competent offensive playcaller in McCarthy, Samuel would at worst serve as Pittsburgh's much-needed WR2, and at best rekindle some of the former glory of days with San Francisco.
To predict Samuel's potential 2026 contract, we at Steelers Wire looked at his $17.5 million deal in 2025 with the Commanders and projected a slightly lower annual salary of around $15 million, given his 30 years of age and average statistical output in 2025 compared to past seasons.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers 2026 free agency scouting report: Commanders WR Deebo Samuel
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Currently on the roster, the Steelers have DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson as their top two wideouts, but Deebo Samuel of the Washington Commanders would make a fantastic addition to Pittsburgh's new-look offense under head coach Mike McCarthy.
Stats
- 2019: 57 receptions, 802 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns, 14 rushing attempts, 159 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
- 2020: 33 receptions, 391 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 8 rushing attempts, 26 rushing yards, 0 rushing touchdowns
- 2021: 77 receptions, 1,405 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 59 rushing attempts, 365 rushing yards, 8 rushing touchdowns
- 2022: 56 receptions, 632 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 42 rushing attempts, 232 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
- 2023: 60 receptions, 892 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 37 rushing attempts, 225 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns
- 2024: 51 receptions, 670 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns, 42 rushing attempts, 136 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown
- 2025: 72 receptions, 727 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns, 17 rushing attempts, 75 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown
Fit with Steelers offense
Samuel was one of the lone bright spots on an otherwise bleak Commanders offense last season. Playing opposite Metcalf with Aaron Rodgers potentially at quarterback, along with an above-average offensive line and competent offensive playcaller in McCarthy, Samuel would at worst serve as Pittsburgh's much-needed WR2, and at best rekindle some of the former glory of days with San Francisco.
Contract prediction
To predict Samuel's potential 2026 contract, we at Steelers Wire looked at his $17.5 million deal in 2025 with the Commanders and projected a slightly lower annual salary of around $15 million, given his 30 years of age and average statistical output in 2025 compared to past seasons.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers 2026 free agency scouting report: Commanders WR Deebo Samuel
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