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Jim Harbaugh, Mike McDaniel Should Scoop Up This Star WR

Jim Harbaugh, Mike McDaniel Should Scoop Up This Star WR

Summary

Jim Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel are looking to improve the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense for the 2026-27 NFL season by potentially signing Deebo Samuel, a star wide receiver who is currently a free agent. Samuel had his best season in 2021 with the San Francisco 49ers when Mike McDaniel was offensive coordinator, and the Chargers have enough salary cap space to afford him.

Key Facts

  • Deebo Samuel is a top wide receiver available in free agency.
  • Samuel played for the Washington Commanders last season and previously for the San Francisco 49ers.
  • In 2021, Samuel had career highs with 77 catches, 1,405 receiving yards, and 18.2 yards per catch.
  • He also rushed for 365 yards and scored eight rushing touchdowns in 2021.
  • Mike McDaniel was the offensive coordinator for the 49ers in 2021, working with Samuel.
  • McDaniel is now with the Los Angeles Chargers, who are interested in reuniting with Samuel.
  • The Chargers have the third-most salary cap space in the NFL at $45.8 million, making it feasible to sign Samuel.
  • Samuel played 16 games last season but was slowed by injuries to teammates on the Commanders.
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