In a shocking turn of events, the NFL is rocked by another trade request by a superstar wide receiver. This time it’s the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver, Deebo Samuel. There were rumors about his exit from the team; surprisingly, now it has become a reality.
Deebo told ESPN’s Jeff Darlington that he wants to leave the franchise. He is an integral part of the 49ers’ offense, and unsurprisingly this will send shock waves around the league. Notably, he is a dual-threat who can run the ball and be a great ball receiver.
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Since he has become available in the market, many teams will be ready to go after him. Deebo is the kind of player who can make the team into a legit contender for the Super Bowl. Notably, contenders like the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs, both of whom have lost their WR1, can pursue him.
The Wide Receivers pool continues to get crazier in the offseason
The current offseason of the NFL has been one for the ages. Many high-profile players have been traded from their teams that nobody expected. Most importantly, the best wide receivers have been on the move during this offseason.
Firstly, Davante Adams got traded from the Green Bay Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders. Secondly, Tyreek Hill of the Kansas City Chiefs was traded to the Miami Dolphins.
Breaking News: I just spoke to wide receiver Deebo Samuel — and he told me that he has asked the 49ers to trade him.
He did not want to discuss specific reasons behind his request, but he has indeed let the 49ers know his desire to leave the organization. More to come.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) April 20, 2022
They were among the best receivers in the league who, unsurprisingly, left their team for more money. The new contracts that were given to Tyreek and Davante Adams made other receivers seek new deals.
The situation around Deebo Samuel’s camp became tense following the deals given to Tyreek and Davante. Deebo himself is one of the best players in the league at his position, and he deserves to get paid.
Where is Deebo Samuel likely to end up?
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A player of Deebo’s caliber will always be in the highest demand. Since he has now become available on the market, we can see many teams fighting for his signature. It will be up to the 49ers, as they currently hold his rights.
The teams like the New York Jets that have enough money to offer will undoubtedly be among the favorites to land him. Zach Wilson will benefit from having a receiver like Deebo in his squad. The Jets were after Tyreek Hill, primarily since they have enough space in their salary cap.
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As stated earlier, you can never count out the big dogs like the Packers and Chiefs from the pursuit of Deebo Samuel. However, it is very unlikely that the 49ers will trade Deebo to a direct rival on their way to the Super Bowl.
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