The Washington Commanders are looking to build upon their NFC Championship appearance from a season ago and have made some contending moves this offseason to make it to the Super Bowl this go around.

In the free-agency period, the Washington Commanders made good progress toward the 2025 season — including a pair of key trades. One of those players, Deebo Samuel, got reunited with a Patriots legend,

Welker will also reunite with newly acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel. The Commanders traded for Samuel last month and guaranteed his 2025 salary, the final year of his current contract. Peters knows Samuel and believes he can have a huge season catching passes from Jayden Daniels.