49ers' Deebo Samuel Trade Rumors: No Leverage, Unlikely to be Moved
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Recent reports suggest that Deebo Samuel is unhappy with his current contract with the San Francisco 49ers and has requested a trade. However, NFL insiders believe that the rumors are unfounded and that Samuel is unlikely to be traded.
Deebo Samuel's contract is worth $30 million per year on average, but only $35 million is guaranteed at signing. Some believe that this has led to Samuel's dissatisfaction, but sources close to the situation say that the 49ers are unlikely to offer a new contract before the NFL Draft.
Additionally, Samuel has no leverage in a potential trade. He is not eligible to receive a franchise tag and no team is likely to give up a top-15 draft pick for him.
The 49ers are reportedly confident that Samuel will perform well when he signs a long-term contract, and they are unlikely to trade him unless Aiyuk's performance drops significantly. They are also aware that Samuel's trade value is currently low, and they are unwilling to give him up for anything less than a fair return.
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