Star wide receiver Deebo Samuel told ESPN's Jeff Darlington that he has asked the San Francisco 49ers to trade him.
Samuel did not want to discuss specific reasons behind his request.
Samuel, who was a second-round pick by the 49ers in 2019, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is line for an extension. Sources had told ESPN's Adam Schefter this week that Samuel was not expected to participate in any on-field work during the 49ers' voluntary offseason program.
The receiver contract market has exploded this offseason with the Las Vegas Raiders' Davante Adams ($28.