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Speculation swirled about wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's future leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft. As the first round concluded, the rumors quieted. However, with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall selected at No. 31 overall, attention shifted to Deebo Samuel's future. It's Saturday morning, and Aiyuk and Samuel remain on the 49ers roster. Their status for the upcoming season seems unchanged. Yet, beyond that, uncertainty looms. ESPN's Dan Graziano delved into recent rumors surrounding the 49ers' receivers, suggesting that Pearsall's addition might indicate the team's preparation for a future without

ESPN recently examined the biggest post-draft questions for each NFL team, and following a rumor-filled 2024 NFL Draft, many are pondering what the San Francisco 49ers' plans for the wide receiver position might entail. There was chatter surrounding a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade leading up to the draft and throughout the first round, but that never materialized. Then, after the surprising selection of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 overall pick, the rumor mill shifted to Deebo Samuel's uncertain future and whether the draft selection might indicate the 49ers are preparing for eventual life without

The San Francisco 49ers had a number of intriguing options available in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night but decided to add University of Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. at pick 31 overall, bypassing players such as cornerbacks Cooper DeJean of Iowa and Kool-Aid McKinstry of Alabama and defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton of Illinois. What should fans know about Pearsall and where he fits in with the 49ers? And does it mean anything regarding the future of Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel? Let's take a look. What the 49ers like about Pearsall, and what general manager John Lynch said about the wide receiver situation The 49ers appear to be excited about the overall package that Pearsall brings to the table, particularly his

It will come down to what makes the most financial sense for the San Francisco 49ers. Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that, based on conversations with other teams, there's a growing sentiment that the 49ers are now more likely to trade wide receiver Deebo Samuel following the selection of former Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 overall pick. Based on my conversations with other teams, the 49ers are now more likely to deal Deebo Samuel than they are Brandon Aiyuk. Stay tuned.— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver)