After demanding a change of scenery, rumors suggest that the San Francisco 49ers might have a low asking price for star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Samuel requested a trade away from the team in his end-of-season meeting with head coach Kyle Shanahan - which the Niners are willing to see through. 'It was a hard conversation to have with Kyle because of the relationship that we have,' Samuel said. 'But I have to do what's best.
![[ESPN reports that the trade market on the six-year veteran is lower than the team may hope]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/12/05/95119987-14387919-image-a-93_1739338285808.jpg)
'I'm more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime but now I think it's best that we find another team.'. San Francisco drafted a wide receiver last season (Ricky Pearsall) and signed long-term extensions to two other pass catchers (Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk). Now, the Niners are going to look to send him elsewhere - and this isn't the first time the team has considered moving him.
![[Samuel had a breakout season in 2021, but has struggled to match that production since then]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/12/05/95119989-14387919-image-a-94_1739338288930.jpg)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel could go for a lower price than expected. ESPN reports that the trade market on the six-year veteran is lower than the team may hope. Samuel had a breakout season in 2021, but has struggled to match that production since then. Samuel demanded a trade back in 2022 in the midst of a contract dispute, but he ultimately signed a three-year deal. The Niners also listened to offers for both Samuel and Aiyuk while the latter receiver was also looking for a new deal.
Unfortunately for the Niners, Samuel is coming off a down year (51 catches, 670 yards, three touchdowns). That means an expected return would likely be low. According to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, San Francisco might be forced to take a Day 3 (Rounds 5-7) draft pick and possibly another late-round pick to get him off their books. As for which teams may take him, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler mentioned the Washington Commanders, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Houston Texans.
