Deebo Samuel Has Reportedly Requested a Trade from the Niners

Life comes at you fast in the NFL.

In another crazy offseason move, it looks like another disgruntled receiver wants out. ESPN’s Jeff Darlington spoke with wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who confirmed that he asked the San Francisco 49ers to be traded.

“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,” wrote Darlington.

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

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that the trade request was made more than a week ago.

The trade request came in more than a week ago, and the #49ers have been aware of Deebo’s feelings for a while. This is why there have been no talks. https://t.co/Rl0yC7o47Y

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 20, 2022

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the 49ers would love to get a deal done with Samuel, but the wide receiver has halted the process.

“Deebo Samuel was the one that basically admitted he wanted to move on,” wrote Schefter. “San Francisco would pay Deebo Samuel today, tomorrow, the next day.”

Later on the same day, Samuel’s brother commented on Facebook that the 49ers receiver would seek a trade. Unfortunately, things have escalated quickly, and it sounds like Samuel has no intention of playing for the 49ers again.

The #49ers have been looking to make offers for a long-term deal with WR Deebo Samuel, but he’s been unwilling to engage. This is why. Unclear where this goes from here. But Samuel wanting out is the latest in big-name WR drama.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 20, 2022

The 49ers’ all purpose wide receiver had a breakout season in 2021. Without him their offense doesn’t look so hot.

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