The ramifications of the San Francisco 49ers’ moves last offseason are coming home to roost. It was well discussed during the Brandon Aiyuk extension saga that they wouldn’t be able to afford both Aiyuk and Samuel beyond the 2024 season, and that appears to be coming back into play. Ian Rapoport is reporting this morning via NFL.com that they are expected to explore trading Samuel.
“Sources say the 49ers are expected to explore trading Samuel this offseason,” Rapoport wrote. “While it’s not a certainty that Samuel is done in San Francisco, it’s enough of a possibility that both sides appear to be at peace with moving on if it goes that way.