BREAKING: 49ers WR Deebo Samuel Has Requested Trade

It looks like Deebo Samuel’s brother wasn’t telling a lie.

On Wednesday, the 49ers star WR officially requested to be traded.

#49ers star WR Deebo Samuel has requested a trade from the team, per @JeffDarlington

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 20, 2022

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

News of an impending trade request came from his brother less than 24 hours ago.

It's over. Deebo is out there!https://t.co/mvRGc6pwCw

— TPS (@TotalProSports) April 20, 2022

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Adam Schefter mentioned while appearing on ESPN Tuesday that the 49ers are ready to get a deal done with Samuel but he has put a halt on talks. Now, we know the reason why.

Last season, the 26-year-old appeared in 16 games for the 49ers and caught 77 passes for 1,405 yards receiving to go along with 365 yards rushing and 14 total touchdowns, six through the air, and eight on the ground.