Purdy praised Samuel's explosive and exciting playing style and expressed hope that he will succeed with the Commanders.

Brock Purdy, the quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, expressed strong disapproval of the team's decision to trade Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders, describing the move as 'sucks' and emphasizing their close relationship.

Purdy, who considers Samuel a brother and a key supporter early in his career, shared his disappointment over losing such a vital teammate.

The 49ers traded Samuel and his expiring contract to Washington in March for a fifth-round draft pick, with the Commanders restructuring Samuel's contract to guarantee his salary and include incentives.

Purdy signed a five-year, $265 million extension in March, making him the eighth-highest-paid quarterback, while Washington took on Samuel's $17.55 million salary, and the 49ers absorbed a $34.1 million dead money hit.

Purdy highlighted Samuel's supportiveness and role in building his confidence, especially during his rookie year when he was the last quarterback on the depth chart.

With Samuel gone, Brandon Aiyuk is expected to take on a larger role for the 49ers, although he is still recovering from a torn ACL and MCL sustained last October.

The trade leaves the 49ers with concerns about their wide receiver depth, as Aiyuk's injury recovery and the need for other receivers like Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings to step up.

The offensive outlook for the 2025 season remains uncertain for the 49ers, especially with key players like Christian McCaffrey also coming off injuries, placing additional pressure on Purdy in his first season after a contract extension.