Last season the Pittsburgh Steelers were reported to have interest in trading for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. The team ultimately didn’t finalize a deal but they might get another chance.
According to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter, the 49ers have granted Samuel and his agent permission to seek a trade that could send Samuel to a new team for the final year of his current contract.
The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel and his agent Tory Dandy permission to find a trade partner for the wide receiver, Samuel told ESPN. This comes after Samuel asked San Francisco to trade him during the players’ exit meetings after the season.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 9, 2025
When healthy, Samuel has been a dynamic player and would be a huge upgrade at wide receiver if the two sides can work out a fair trade.
