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With Patrick Mahomes leading the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense heading into the 2026 season, the pass-catchers are an interesting storyline to watch. As Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is dealing with a knee injury, among other off-the-field concerns, this ESPN analyst feels the team should make an interesting signing of Deebo Samuel.
Looking at Kansas City’s wide receivers, the team has Rice, Xavier Worthy, Tyquan Thornyon, and a ton of inexperienced players. Aaron Schatz of ESPN sees that the team adding the former Washington Commanders weapon in Samuel could be “extra fun” in head coach Andy Reid’s system.
“The Rashee Rice situation is fairly confusing for the Chiefs. Coach Andy Reid says that Rice will be healthy enough for training camp, but is he going to face a suspension from the league for off-field conduct? It would be good for the Chiefs to find another strong slot target who can be insurance for Rice and can provide wide receiver depth on the outside,” Schatz wrote.
“Enter veteran Samuel,” Schatz continued. “He had a bit of an off 2025 season with a career-low 10.1 yards per reception with the Commanders, but he still managed to gain 727 receiving yards with five touchdowns. At age 30, there’s probably still something left in the tank, and his ability to also take carries from the backfield makes him extra fun for Reid to play with in his game-planning.”
Last season for Washington, Samuel would record 727 yards to go along with 72 catches and five touchdowns, as a fresh start with the Chiefs could be what’s needed to revitalize his career. At any rate, it remains to be seen if Kansas City acquires Samuel, as the team looks to vastly improve after finishing with a 6-11 record, missing the playoffs in disappointing fashion.
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