Peters, gearing up for his second season with the Commanders, was the vice president of player personnel and later the assistant general manager for the San Francisco 49ers and was partially responsible for drafting Samuel in 2019. Peters' familiarity with Samuel made trading for the receiver in March an easy decision.

Commanders General Manager Adam Peters worked for the 49ers before going to Washington and that gave him some helpful insight into a trade target this offseason.

"GMFB" debate what will wide receiver Deebo Samuel be for the Washington Commanders.