49ers have leverage, ‘no intention’ to trade Deebo Samuel, report says
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On Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers news world was turned upside down when ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported that wide receiver Deebo Samuel had asked for a trade. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport later reported that the do-it-all 49ers were frustrated with his role in 2021, which played a part in his desire to get out. San Francisco asked him to catch passes and line up with the running back, which impacts the body.
According to Connor Hughes, who covers the New York Jets for The Athletic, the 49ers don’t want to oblige their disgruntled star player. The team has leverage, after all. Samuel remains under contract for one more year and San Francisco can use the franchise tag in 2023.
“He’s not coming out,” a source told Hughes, who said the 49ers had “no intention” of trading Samuel.
Keep hearing the same thing about Deebo Samuel: while he asked for a trade, #49ers have no intention of trading it.
Some teams should go crazy – think more than what Dolphins gave up / Jets offered for Hill
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) April 20, 2022
While Deebo Samuel may shout RE trade heaven, #49ers have him under contract for this year and next (tag). Samuel does not give up this money. The leverage is with San Francisco.
From what I’ve been told: SF is well aware that she needs Deebo to compete. Source: “He’s not coming out”
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) April 20, 2022
It’s unclear if this quote is from inside the 49ers organization or if it’s the perception around the league. The team could consider trading Samuel but would probably be blown away by an offer. The most likely possibility is that the quote came from inside the Jets organization. This fits well with this report by Josina Anderson.
In the meantime, I understand there’s a feeling currently* within the #Jets org that WR Deebo Samuel will not be moved at all unless San Francisco gets a ransom from the king, according to the league source.
– IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 20, 2022
It makes sense that the initial report came from a Jets reporter. Many were quick to mention Team New York as a potential trade destination for Samuel, should the 49ers opt for a divorce. There are many former 49ers coaches on the Jets staff.
What if Samuel’s camp decides to play hardball, skipping mandatory training camp? According to Spotrac, that would mean the loss of an accumulated season, making Samuel a restricted free agent in the upcoming offseason rather than an unrestricted free agent, further boosting the leverage of the 49ers.
If the #49ers don’t honor Deebo Samuel’s trade request this offseason, they’ll have some leverage with him in training camp according to the CBA.
Failing to show up for mandatory camp means the loss of an accumulated season, meaning Samuel would face restricted free agency after 2022.
—Spotrac (@spotrac) April 20, 2022
San Francisco also has its first and only mandatory minicamp from June 13 to June 15. If Samuel is still on the team and not present for it, it would signal that he is sticking to his position. This is the last time the team will meet until training camp at the end of July. The 49ers kicked off their offseason program on Tuesday. Of course, Samuel didn’t show up.
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