The Atlanta Falcons will be one of the most interesting teams to keep an eye on in the NFL during training camp because of the quarterback battle between Michel Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Whoever wins that battle will be Atlanta’s Week 1 starter.
Regardless of who comes out on top in the competition though, the Falcons could use an additional playmaker to help them out, and they were recently named as a logical landing spot for one.
Atlanta Falcons Named Logical Landing Spot for Deebo Samuel
GettyEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 14: Deebo Samuel #1 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball in the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 14, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report recently named the Falcons as a logical landing spot for veteran playmaker Deebo Samuel in free agency. Samuel spent the 2025 season as a member of the Washington Commanders after spending the first six seasons of his career with the San Francisco 49ers.
At 30 years old, Samuel might be past his prime playing days, but he still has some gas left in the tank and thus could be a productive player in the right situation.
“Wide receiver Deebo Samuel has recorded just one season of 1,000 or more receiving yards during his NFL career. However, his ability to contribute as both a receiver and a runner has allowed him to top 800 scrimmage yards in six of his seven campaigns,” Knox wrote.
“. . . Though he’s never been a true No. 1 receiver, Samuel has been consistently productive when healthy. Even at 30, he can still be a quality contributor as a receiver and change-of-pace backfield option. Samuel would make the most sense for a potential playoff contender that needs receiver depth and is looking to lead with its ground game.”
Samuel caught 72 passes for 727 yards and five touchdowns for Washington last season.
Christian McCaffrey Wants Deebo Samuel to Rejoin 49ers
GettyLANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 20: Deebo Samuel #1 of the Washington Commanders warms up before the game at Northwest Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
It remains to be seen where Samuel will sign in free agency, but earlier this year 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey made it clear that he would love to have Samuel back in San Francisco.
“Deebo is one of my favorite guys I’ve ever played with. I love Deebo. We all love Deebo. Our whole staff loves Deebo,’ McCaffrey said of Samuel in February. “All the players on the team love Deebo. There’s no question that he would be welcomed back. He has such good energy. When the ball is in his hands, you can see a lot of times the fear in defenses.”
It will be interesting to see where Samuel ultimately signs.
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