{"id":28622,"date":"2025-01-23T23:35:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T23:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=28622"},"modified":"2025-01-23T23:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T23:35:10","slug":"deebo-samuel-named-trade-candidate-for-commanders-and-steelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=28622","title":{"rendered":"Deebo Samuel Named Trade Candidate for Commanders and Steelers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Deebo-Samuel-2-e1737654022721.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Deebo-Samuel-2-e1737654022721.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Deebo-Samuel-2-e1737654022721.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Deebo-Samuel-2-e1737654022721.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Deebo Samuel Named Trade Candidate for Commanders and Steelers\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco 49ers&#8217; wide receiver Deebo Samuel runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game at Levi&#8217;s Stadium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>San Francisco 49ers <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> star wide receiver Deebo Samuel is emerging as a top trade candidate this offseason<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as the franchise grapples with looming financial commitments and roster-building challenges. As <\/span>Alex Kay of Bleacher Report <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> notes, Samuel could be the odd man <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">out<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on an aging and injury-prone roster, given his contract situation and the team\u2019s evolving needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Samuel is entering the final year of the three-year, $71 million contract extension he signed in 2022. With quarterback Brock Purdy poised for a lucrative extension and key players like George Kittle, Dre Greenlaw, and Talanoa Hufanga<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in line for new deals, the 49ers may consider dealing Samuel for cap relief. The team already made a long-term commitment to fellow wideout Brandon Aiyuk, further complicating the financial landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Reason for 49ers to Trade Deebo Samuel<\/h2>\n<p>Over the last half-decade, Samuel has been a cornerstone of head coach Kyle Shanahan\u2019s offense, thriving in a hybrid role as both a receiver and a running back. However, the emergence of Jauan Jennings as a reliable option could make Samuel expendable. Jennings was a rare bright spot during the Niners\u2019 disappointing 2024 campaign, recording career highs with 975 yards and six touchdowns on 77 receptions.<\/p>\n<p>Samuel\u2019s trade rumors are nothing new. Before signing his extension in 2022, the versatile playmaker requested a trade, forcing General Manager John Lynch to field inquiries. In the past offseason, Lynch admitted to receiving calls about Samuel during the 2024 NFL Draft, though he ultimately opted to keep him.<\/p>\n<p>Now, circumstances may dictate a different outcome. Samuel\u2019s production dipped in 2024, with just 806 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on 93 touches \u2014 his lowest numbers outside his injury-shorted 2020 campaign. While those figures might diminish his trade value, Samuel remains on the right side of 30 and could see a resurgence with a fresh start elsewhere.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Potential Suitors for Samuel<\/h2>\n<p>According to Kay, contenders such as the Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers could be ideal landing spots. Both teams are playoff-caliber but lack depth in their receiving corps, making Samuel an attractive target. His ability to create explosive plays and contribute in multiple ways would bolster any offense with Super Bowl aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>For the 49ers, parting ways with Samuel would be bittersweet. His unique skill set has been instrumental in their success over the past four seasons, but the team must weigh his value against the need to maintain a balanced and competitive roster. Moving Samuel would free up significant cap space and potentially yield valuable draft capital, enabling the 49ers to address other areas of need.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to<\/span>\u00a0OvertheCap <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Deebo Samuel is scheduled to make 1.1 million dollars in 2025. His cap hit will be just south of $16 million dollars. The 49ers could save 17 million dollars combined in 2025 and 2026 by moving on from Samuel after June 1st.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision will come down to whether Lynch and the front office believe they can afford to keep Samuel without compromising the future of their roster. With the offseason officially underway, Samuel\u2019s trade marker is one to watch as the San Francisco 49ers navigate a pivotal chapter in pursuit of another Super Bowl appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Sterling Bennett is a Heavy.com contributor covering the NFL. He has half a decade of experience as a sports broadcaster at 95.7 The Game covering the San Francisco 49ers as part of the weekly &#8220;Overtime&#8221; show, where he covered Super Bowl 58. Bennett was the Golden State Warriors Network Coordinator from 2020-2024, where he was responsible for all gameday radio broadcasts, including the 2022 NBA Finals. 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