Deebo Samuel is gearing up for a new chapter in his NFL journey, and he’s way excited about it. After the San Francisco 49ers decided to trade their star wide receiver to the Washington Commanders, Samuel penned a touching tribute on Players’ Tribune, giving us all the feels.

In his heartfelt message, Samuel expressed his gratitude for the 49ers organization while sharing his enthusiasm for joining the Commanders. This isn’t just a random trade; he had dreams of rocking a burgundy and gold uniform. “Honestly, when my agent asked me where I wanted to go, this was one of the teams at the top of my list,” he exclaimed. We didn’t know we were getting such a juicy behind-the-scenes tidbit, but here we are, living the drama.

Samuel couldn’t help but get hyped about reuniting with familiar faces in the Commanders’ ranks. “I started watching Jayden Daniels because of Brandon Aiyuk; that’s his best friend. We used to chill, watch LSU games, and I knew he was going to be a stud!” It sounds like Samuel is already planning his watch parties with his new teammates.

And let’s talk about his dynamic duo with Terry McLaurin. Not only did they both enter the league at the same time, but they also share mutual respect for each other’s hustle. “I’ve heard how hard he grinds. I’m just ready to match the energy and get to it,” Samuel noted. If you’re not already feeling the excitement, you might need to check your pulse.

But here’s the kicker: while the 49ers traded him away for a fifth-round NFL draft pick, a rather lackluster return, let’s be honest, they still managed to send him to an NFC team that nearly reached the Super Bowl. Talk about a classy move! Samuel thanked 49ers’ GM John Lynch and Coach Kyle Shanahan, saying, “It’s always love”. Aww, who knew football could be this sweet?

As much as he loves the 49ers, there’s no way he won’t sugarcoat it when they face off next season. Let’s hope it doesn’t get too spicy on the field. But for now, it’s all good vibes and high hopes for Deebo as he takes on this fresh challenge in the land of the Commanders.