Deebo Samuel had a list of five teams he was open to getting moved to when he requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers—including the Washington Commanders, who he was ultimately traded to earlier this month for a fifth-round pick.

After the 49ers finished off a disappointing 6-11 season, Deebo Samuel requested a trade. The 49ers granted his wish March 1 in exchange for a fifth-round pick. He goes from a team in rebuild mode to one that is ascending,

Samuel’s departure from San Francisco was challenging, but he said he’ll arrive in Washington “very motivated” and ready to get to work.