Seahawks Beat: Team likely to use committee at RB

There are multiple battles going on this camp, starting with: Who will be the No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin? Washington probably will mix and match depending on the matchups and the game plan, but players still have to earn time -- whether it's third-round pick Antonio Williams or past draft choices Jaylin Lane and Luke McCaffrey. The Commanders also have veterans Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson.

The story went on to say the battle is not only to earn time as a No. 2 but also potentially just for a roster spot. The Commanders could still sign a wideout and Stefon Diggs remains a player of interest, according to several reports.

Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker are the top two wideouts in the room, but it's an open race for WR3. So far, the Raiders have given first-team reps to Dont'e Thornton Jr., Jack Bech and Malik Benson. The concern is, no one has stood out.

The story wen ton to say that during the team period, the majority of quarterback Kirk Cousins' targets have gone to tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, and his checkdowns to running back Ashton Jeanty. It's still early and someone could emerge at some point during camp, but for now, the wide receiver room continues to be a weak spot on the roster.

It's safe to assume Deebo Samuel won't be a focal point of the offensive unit like he once was. Instead, expect the Niners to lean on his versatility and hope that his threat can open things up for their other playmakers.

"When the ball is in Deebo's hands, there's a lot of special things he can do," 49ers assistant head coach Chris Foerster said. "You find as many different ways to get the ball in his hands so he can impact the game in a special way."

Samuel's role in the offense will be a work in progress based on how those around him fare, how he performs in camp and which other wideouts are healthy, the story went on to say. Samuel will definitely take on kick return duties, something he did in important spots during his first stint with the team but will now do full time, the story added.