This offseason, the San Francisco 49ers made a major trade, sending away their veteran receiver, Deebo Samuel, to the Washington Commanders.

With Samuel now out the door in San Francisco, the team could still look to upgrade the receiving position before the start of the new season.

There aren’t many big-time free-agent receivers available, but former Buffalo Bills receiver Amari Cooper is still on the open market, and Cody Benjamin from CBS Sports thinks the 49ers should try to sign him.

“The 49ers used the first waves of free agency to purge rather than collect big names, but neither Allen nor Cooper would likely cost a ton at this point of the offseason,” Benjamin wrote. “Yes, San Francisco’s wide receiver corps is theoretically set for the long term with both Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall in tow, but the former is still recovering from a serious injury, and Pearsall only has 11 NFL games under his belt. After securing Brock Purdy for the long haul, it’s not hard to envision Kyle Shanahan wanting to give his young quarterback added insurance out wide, especially in the form of a proven route-running possession target like Keenan Allen or Cooper.”

Cooper just finished playing on a five-year $100 million contract and could be a nice fit with the 49ers.

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If the 49ers want to try and make the playoffs after missing out last season, then adding Cooper could go a long way toward that goal.

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The Buffalo Bills are trying to get over the hump.

They can’t get past the Chiefs, and they can’t get back to the Super Bowl.

To do it, they might need to make one more splash.

Bleacher Report suggests a big one — trading for Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

The suggested return cost is just a second-round pick, which the Bills would probably do in a heartbeat.

The complicating factor with Hendrickson is his contract. He’s holding out from Cincinnati’s offseason activities seeking more money.

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If Buffalo is willing to pay Hendrickson something like $30-35 million per year, they might be the perfect match.

Heres how B/R lays it out:

The Cincinnati Bengals have been mired in a series of contract disputes with some of their biggest stars over the last few seasons. The latest negotiations with Trey Hendrickson don’t appear to be going well and could result in the elite edge-rusher being shipped off rather than retained on an extension. Hendrickson is still highly productive despite going into an age-31 season. He’s earned Pro Bowl nods in each of his four Bengals campaigns, including in 2024 when he posted a second consecutive 17.5-sack season that earned him first-team All-Pro honors and a second-place finish in the Defensive Player of the Year race. That may be the last glimpse of him in a Bengals uniform, as Hendrickson has maintained he will not suit up for the club without a new deal in place. If Cincinnati’s brass cannot reach an agreement that keeps the eight-year veteran in place, Hendrickson should garner plenty of interest in the trade market. The Buffalo Bills would be a fantastic fit for the edge rusher. The team is in need of more pass-rushing prowess, especially with offseason acquisition Joey Bosa already dealing with injuries that have kept him out of practice. While the Bills have been burned by blockbuster edge defender acquisitions in the past—Von Miller recorded a meager six sacks over his last 25 games in Buffalo after signing a six-year, $120 million deal with the club—Hendrickson could buck that trend as a slam-dunk pickup. While Buffalo doesn’t have much to offer in terms of draft capital, it doesn’t appear that teams are champing at the bit to send the Bengals a Day 1 pick for Hendrickson. If Cincy is willing to come down on a lofty asking price, the Bills shouldn’t hesitate to send over a Round 2 pick to add one of the best sack creators of the past half-decade and bolster their Super Bowl aspirations.

That all makes a lot of sense.

The Bills have defensive end depth, but they’re already worried about Joey Bosa’s injury woes.

There’s a solid chance that the best move here is to simply snag Hendrickson, who has had 17.5 sacks in each of the past two seasons.

Bills fans would love him, and it’d be a giant statement of Super Bowl intent.

With Josh Allen on one side and Hendrickson on the other, Buffalo would have its best chance yet in this era to lift the Lombardi Trophy.

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The Las Vegas Raiders have some exciting pieces on offense between running back Ashton Jeanty, tight end Brock Bowers and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. However, the team still doesn’t have a proven No. 1 wide receiver.

Meyers is a very good No. 2 option, but the Raiders can still upgrade, and there may be an appealing option becoming available. There’s some drama brewing between All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders.

He’s been one of the most consistent wide receivers in the NFL and has five straight seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards. The problem for him is that he’s on an expiring contract and believes he’s earned another one.

It’s easy to understand why. He had 1,096 receiving yards last season to go with 13 touchdowns and was named second-team All-Pro. He was a big reason why rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels had so much success.

The Commanders traded for wide receiver Deebo Samuel this offseason and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil, who also needs a new contract. They may not have the money to afford a massive McLaurin extension right now.

That’s where the Raiders could come in. The team still has $36 million in salary cap space, so they can afford to pay McLaurin immediately. The only potential problem is that McLaurin is very valuable to the Commanders, so it would cost to land him

A deal that sends a 2026 second-round pick and tight end Michael Mayer to Washington for the star wide receiver could make sense for both sides. The Commanders get a valuable draft pick and a former second-round pick tight end, and the Raiders get a true No. 1 wide receiver.

Commanders & McLaurin Not in a Good Place

The Commanders should be highly motivated to get McLaurin on a new contract. He’s been one of their best players for several years now.

That said, things aren’t looking hopeful at the moment, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.

“I don’t think it’s in a great place right now,” Breer told 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C. “If you ask me where this is, and I think it’s just sort of … I hate to say normal course of things, but I do think to some degree these things do get bumpy, and I think they’ve gotten bumpier as the market’s exploded over the last couple of years, with the cap going up as fast as it has. So, if you’re Terry McLaurin, I think you look at it, and you’re saying, ‘don’t even come at me with anything that doesn’t start with a three.’”

McLaurin Could Want $30 Million a Year

Wide receivers are getting paid a lot of money these days, so the $22.78 million a year on average that McLaurin makes is a serious discount. According to Breer, McLaurin is likely seeking to earn more than $30 million per year going forward.

“I think it’s fair of him to ask for something in that range, just based on where the market’s gone,” Breer said. “Obviously, last year, Justin Jefferson gets 35 (million), and CeeDee Lamb gets 34, but I’d say the real comp is probably DK Metcalf, who gets traded to Pittsburgh, and he gets 33 per year on a four-year deal. I think those comps are out there, and I think they will eventually get something done. Terry is too important to what they’ve built there, but sometimes do things get a little messy along the way and I think that’s where we are right now.”

The New England Patriots‘ new #1 wide receiver, Stefon Diggs, has been in some trouble after a less-than-ideal video surfaced of him on a boat last week. According to reports, the Patriots do not have any plans to cut the 2 x All-Pro in the immediate future, but his status with the team is far from certain.

NBC Sports’ Phil Perry believes that there is only an ’80-85% chance’ that New England sticks with their new WR1 ahead of the start of the regular season in September, with there still being a distinct possibility that the twain part ways before then.

Even if Diggs does make the team, the Patriots may still feel that their supporting cast of complementary, but not elite talents are not enough to truly move forward the development of second year quarterback, Drake Maye, who is entering a pivotal second year in the NFL.

Patriots Could Eve Move For Terry McLaurin After Contract Reports

As such, the team could decide to make a move for Washington Commanders star, Terry McLaurin, who may be on the move after reports came out on Thursday contending that he is frustrated at the lack of movement on a new deal, as he heads into a contract year in 2025.

Sources: #Commanders All-Pro WR Terry McLaurin has made it clear to the team that he’s frustrated with the lack of progress on a long-term deal. As I previously reported, McLaurin unexpectedly left voluntary workouts after initially attending, and it remains to be seen whether… pic.twitter.com/5lUXbe8dxe — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 5, 2025

Diggs will be 32 years old by the end of the season, and McLaurin is coming off arguably the best season of his career, where he made the second All-Pro team for the very first team.

DeMario Douglas, Keyshon Boutte and rookie, Kyle Williams are all bright talents, but none will most likely be looked to lead a championship caliber team’s receiving corps (unless Williams significantly outplays his third round draft position).

With Washington having been somewhat over the radar for the past half decade, McLaurin has sneakily put together a resume that rivals many top wideouts in all of football. The former Ohio State stud has produced five straight 1000+ yard seasons since 2020, and has never had a year with fewer than 900 receiving yards.

And having done all this with a conveyor belt at quarterback – certainly prior to the Commanders drafting LSU quarterback, Jayden Daniels – McLaurin should be viewed as a true top-10 receiver in the NFL.

What Could A McLaurin To New England Trade Look Like?

Some Boston sports accounts have produced some, to say the least, wonky trade proposals, but a trade between the pair could look like this. That is, if McLaurin and Washington continue to struggle in negotiations.

New England Patriots receive: Terry McLaurin, 2026 seventh round pick

Washington Commanders receiver: Ja’Lynn Polk, 2026 second round pick.

Polk is not yet a lost cause, but after a miserable rookie season and a Pats depth chart that is deeper rather than super strong, he could even have trouble making the final roster. Yet, in an exchange, the Commanders could feel that obtaining him – as opposed to an older, lower ceiling veteran – would be better value given his high potential upside.

Some might argue that a second rounder could be a little rich for McLaurin, but as the pick is almost one year away and after the 2025 season, in real terms it becomes equivalent to a deferred second – which is closer to an early third rounder.

In all likelihood, the Commanders will do all they can to keep McLaurin as the go-to man for Daniels. But if they can’t figure out a deal, the Patriots still have the most amount of cap space in the league in 2025, and a strong continuing desire to sort out their receiver room once and for all.

The Las Vegas Raiders could be in the wide receiver sweepstakes in the 2025 NFL Draft, but in an underwhelming class, the team may want to explore more veteran options. Jameson Williams finally emerged as an impact player for the Detroit Lions last season after an underwhelming start to his career due to suspension and injury.

The former first-round pick had 58 catches for 1,001 yards, and his game-breaking speed was on full display as he was the only wide receiver with over 50 catches to average over 17.0 yards per catch.

The Raiders have a deep threat in Tre Tucker, but he’s not on the same level as Williams. The former Alabama star has become an important part of the Lions’ offense, but Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer recently reported that there’s a belief that he could get traded.

Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports listed the Raiders as one of the best fits for Williams if he were to get traded.

“Las Vegas needs a receiver, so adding Williams would make a lot of sense for Pete Carroll’s team,” DeArdo wrote. “Williams would be another new weapon for a Raiders offense that traded for QB Geno Smith this offseason and is also expected to add Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the draft. Las Vegas has more work to do as far as building their offense, but adding Williams and Jeanty over the next week would certainly be a good start.”

What Would Williams Cost in a Trade?

Williams was one of the most highly touted wide receivers in college football in 2021 before a torn ACL hurt his draft stock. He still managed to be a top-15 draft pick, but he hasn’t necessarily lived up to his draft status.

He was productive last season, but he missed 11 games as a rookie. In his second year, he was suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s gambling rules. These are factors that could affect his trade value.

The Lions aren’t likely to get a first-round pick back for him. The best they might be able to do is a third-round pick.

That could be an appealing price for the Raiders. They’d get an explosive, young wide receiver with two more years under team control. A third-round pick isn’t too much of a risk if that’s the price.

Raiders Possibility for Tetairoa McMillan

The Raiders have a few big needs on their roster, but wide receiver is certainly high on the list. Jakobi Meyers is a good player, but he’s on an expiring contract and is better-suited as a No. 2 wide receiver.

Unfortunately for the Raiders, there may not be a wide receiver worth taking at No. 6. The only name that could make sense is Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

While it seems unlikely that a team will take him in the top 10, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe is hearing that the Raiders may not have ruled out taking the big wide receiver.

“Finally, one team believed McMillan was a legitimate possibility,” Howe wrote. “Raiders run game coordinator and offensive line coach Brennan Carroll coached McMillan for a couple of seasons at Arizona.”