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49ers WR Deebo Samuel reports to training camp, per NFL reporter
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Tuesday was the day that the San Francisco 49ers reported to training camp, and it's been confirmed that star wide receiver
Deebo Samuel has reported to training camp this morning, per NFL reporter Doug Kyed.
Samuel, 26, has been seeking an extension all offseason, and even demanded a trade at one point, but head coach Kyle Shanahan reiterated his lack of worry around Samuel's contract talks on Monday during an appearance on
The TK Show with Tim Kawakami.
"The days of holding out and stuff are a little bit different now because players, regardless of what the team decides later, always have to pay [the fines] back." Now, those fines can't get paid back [because of the new CBA]. What I do know is I'm not worried about it not getting done. I feel very confident that Deebo's going to be on our team this year, and he's going to be for many years after. I do believe he'll get a deal."
With the new CBA rules, players are handed fines that cannot be returned for days missed during training camp. Additionally, if players elect not to report for training camp, they could be subject to losing an accrued NFL season, which, in Samuel's case would make him a restricted free agent in 2023, rather than hitting the open market as an unrestricted free agent should he not receive an extension.
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Amidst swirling trade rumors surrounding Brandon Aiyuk, the speculation surrounding Deebo Samuel's future with the San Francisco 49ers seems to have quieted down.
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"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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Now, it's WR Brandon Aiyuk's turn to try and get paid and rumors surfaced over the weekend that he too would request to be dealt. While that report was quickly shot down by his agent, there's still a lot of discussion about Aiyuk's future and if other teams will come calling on draft night.
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Between that time, starting quarterbacks will often organize throwing sessions with their receivers in an effort to build chemistry ahead of the rigors of training camp. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been unable to participate in such sessions over the last two years. The last overall draft pick in 2022, Purdy had yet to make a name for himself during his first offseason. Last year, he was still recovering from offseason surgery on his throwing arm.
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