When it comes to the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver is the most buzzing topic at the moment, namely the recent trade request of former All-Pro Deebo Samuel, which was publicized on Super Bowl Sunday.
Samuel, drafted by the 49ers in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, has been a staple in Kyle Shanahan’s offense since his arrival in the Bay Area, but his production has waned over the past few seasons, reaching some career-lows in 2024.
The 49ers seemingly prepared for a parting with Samuel this offseason, having extended Brandon Aiyuk on a major four-year, $120 million deal and drafting Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft last offseason.