
Commanders WR Deebo Samuel kept receipts
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Commanders WR Deebo Samuel kept receipts
Deebo Samuel has a chip on his shoulder after being traded to the Washington Commanders. A video of Samuel jogging during a route went viral last month. Social media engagement accounts “like” and share the photo, with some snarky comments. Samuel shared several of those posts in rapid-fire fashion, mixed in with his workouts.
During last month’s minicamp, a video of Samuel jogging during a route went viral. There was nothing to it. Of course, social media engagement accounts “like” and share the photo, with some snarky comments, either insinuating that Samuel was out of shape or giving a half-hearted effort.
Samuel has the receipts. In a video shared on his Instagram on Friday, Samuel shared several of those X posts in rapid-fire fashion, mixed in with his workouts, whether in the weight room or on the field. He even offered a two-finger salute to his “critics.”
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Samuel has always played with a chip on his shoulder. When he was traded in March, that chip grew. He’s also playing in the final year of his contract, so he has much to prove. He’s seen all of the nasty comments mocking him — mostly from Eagles fans — and he’s out to prove the Commanders were correct in trading for him.
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While it’s early, Samuel has looked terrific in training camp. The Commanders believe they’re getting the best of a motivated Samuel in 2025. Washington fans hope he saves some of that anger for the two Philadelphia meetings late in the season.