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"I can't ever imagine wanting to move on from Deebo ... He's just too good of a player," general manager John Lynch said on Monday before eventually adding, "You just don't let guys like that walk, so I can't envision a scenario where we would."
While that adequately expresses the San Francisco 49ers' desire to hold onto Deebo Samuel, it hardly comes off as a certainty that the team won't eventually be pushed to trade its dynamic wide receiver. They could be blown away by an offer from another organization. Or things could get so ugly that trading Samuel becomes the only recourse.
Thursday represents a key date in the Deebo Samuel saga. His stock has never been higher. If the 49ers trade the receiver, it will likely be before or during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. If he remains on the roster after that, San Francisco probably will not grant Samuel's desire to be traded.
"The people I've talked to this morning think there's a real good chance that he does get traded," analyst Daniel Jeremiah said on Monday. "If you asked me two days ago, I would have said, 'No.' ... I'm just talking to a million people right now. It's that time of the year when my phone doesn't stop. It changed over the last two days from 'I don't think the 49ers would ever do it' to 'Yeah, I think there's a good chance they trade him.'"
That matches what Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network has been hearing. He even specifies one AFC team that is ready to blow away the Niners with an offer.
"There have been rumors tonight, that I cannot confirm, that the Niners have told Deebo Samuel that he can seek a trade," Pauline told Trey Wingo on Tuesday (h/t TheSFNiners). "I don't know about that, but I know this: The feeling inside the league is the Niners are listening to offers for Deebo Samuel, and the Jets are going to put together such a massive package for Deebo Samuel that the Niners are not going to be able to turn away. Everyone says that Kyle Shanahan would like to keep Deebo Samuel, but again, the feeling is what the Jets will offer—as they said in The Godfather—the Jets are going to make the Niners an offer they can't refuse.
"That is the word in league circles tonight. League executives feel the No. 10 pick will eventually go to the San Francisco 49ers, and Deebo Samuel will be a New York Jet. Whether it happens before the draft or whether it happens on draft night, whether it really happens at all, that is the feeling right now."
49ers offer Deebo Samuel assurances regarding roster status
By David Bonilla
14 hrs
Amidst swirling trade rumors surrounding Brandon Aiyuk, the speculation surrounding Deebo Samuel's future with the San Francisco 49ers seems to have quieted down.
According to Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 49ers have assured Samuel that he will not be involved in any pre- or post-draft transactions, ensuring his place on the roster for the time being.
"Samuel, who signed a three-year, $71.55 million extension before the 2022 season, has been assured by his bosses that he will not be dealt during or after the draft," Silver reported, citing a source familiar with the discussions.
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NFL insider states the obvious regarding 49ers' talks with Brandon Aiyuk
By David Bonilla
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ESPN insider Adam Schefter recently shared his insights on the situation surrounding San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk during an appearance on the network's "NFL Live" show. Schefter clarified that while Aiyuk would like to remain with the 49ers, his priority is securing a contract that reflects his value, regardless of the team.
When questioned about Aiyuk's desire to stay with the team that selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Schefter responded, "Well, I think his desire to get paid is greater than his desire to stay in San Francisco, wherever that is. If the 49ers want to pay him, I'm sure he'd love to stay in San Francisco. If another team would like to pay him, I'm sure he'd like to go
Insider believes 49ers are letting Brandon Aiyuk gauge interest around the NFL
By David Bonilla
Apr 21
If the San Francisco 49ers decide to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, it's likely to occur within the next four days—before or during Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite some unconfirmed rumors, there has been no concrete indication that a trade is imminent. Previously, the 49ers had expressed a desire to retain Aiyuk for the foreseeable future.
Aiyuk's agent, Ryan Williams, has swiftly refuted rumors, including one alleging that the receiver had requested a trade, claiming that the Pittsburgh Steelers were "aggressively pursuing" the receiver.
While no official trade request
Insider provides clarity on 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors
By David Bonilla
Apr 18
A questionable rumor surfaced on Wednesday regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers' interest in San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Sports Illustrated contributor Noah Strackbein reported that the AFC team was seemingly confident they could pull off a trade for Aiyuk.
However, the credibility of this report comes into question due to the assertion that the Steelers believe they could acquire Aiyuk at a bargain price, possibly in exchange for a second-round draft pick and a late-round selection.
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