San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been the subject of nearly constant trade speculation throughout the offseason amid his uncertainty with the franchise beyond the 2024 campaign.
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As the 49ers continued voluntary OTA workouts ahead of the upcoming season, Samuel addressed the trade rumors head-on.
“Yeah, I heard it,” Samuel told reporters. “Had a conversation w/my agent about it, they were going back & forth w/whoever it was. It was a thing at first but we’ve moved past it.
“At the end of the day the contract was signed, I know what I signed up for and we’re just focused on this year.”
Deebo Samuel on trade rumors involving him & this possibly being his last season w/49ers:
“Yeah, I heard it. Had a conversation w/my agent about it, they were going back & forth w/whoever it was. It was a thing at first but we’ve moved past it.”
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— KNBR (@KNBR) June 4, 2024
Similar to running back Christian McCaffrey, Samuel is one of the most vital weapons in quarterback Brock Purdy’s arsenal.
Last season, Samuel caught 60 passes for 892 yards with seven touchdowns while adding 225 rushing yards and five more scores.
However, the 49ers can get out of Samuel’s contract at season’s end, by releasing the dynamc playmaker which would save $17.2 million against the cap, while triggering an $11.3 million dead-money charge, if Samuel winds up a post-June 1 release.
As a result, Samuel is entering a de-facto contract year with the chance to earn a significant payday in 2025.
whether it is with the 49ers or elsewhere next season, Samuel will likely see a robust market this offseason — if San Francisco in fact moves on, and could eventually be paid among the premier players at the position.
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