Deebo Samuel Still Unsigned: Survivor-Pick Read
Jul 22, 2026
Deebo Samuel is still on the market as camps open
One of the more recognizable names in free agency is still without a home. Deebo Samuel, a former All-Pro wide receiver, remains unsigned as NFL teams open training camp, with reports floating the Raiders and Colts among the potential landing spots.
Until he actually signs, everything about his 2026 role is a guess — which team, which offense, and how quickly he'd fit into it.
What it means for your survivor pick
An unsigned player doesn't move your survivor board yet. You can't lean on a team because it might add a big-name receiver, and you can't fade one over a rumor either. Survivor is about picking a clear winner every week, and a fit that hasn't happened tells you nothing concrete about how the Raiders or Colts will actually play early in the season.
The smart move is to wait for the signing, then judge the landing spot on its Week 1–3 matchups and spreads — not the headline. If you're setting up your season now, focus on locking in a strategy and let roster news settle first. New to the format? Brush up on how survivor pools work and keep an eye on more survivor analysis as camp battles resolve. For now, Samuel's situation is a note to track, not a pick to make.