The Niners have plenty of options in the pass-catchers department. They spent a first-round pick on wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, and that was before the emergence of Jauan Jennings, who impressed with 975 yards on a team-high 113 targets.

On Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that star San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel had been granted permission by the team to seek a trade following what Samuel called a “hard conversation” with head coach Kyle Shanahan. Samuel previously asked for a trade following the season during his exit meeting.

In what may be the first major news of the offseason reports emerged ahead of Super Bowl LIX that Deebo Samuel asked for, and was granted, permission to seek a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. Samuel is entering the final season of the three-year contract extension he signed with San Francisco back in 2022.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are clearly in the market for a wide receiver. Throughout the 2024 season, it became evident just how reliant the offense was on the brilliance of star receiver George Pickens.

"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. I'm more than thankful for the Niners giving m

The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade. The Broncos, Steelers, and Commanders top the list of most likely landing spots for the versatile wide receiver.

During Super Bowl week, it was reported the San Francisco 49ers are expected to explore trading wide receiver Deebo Samuel this offseason. The All-Pro weapon just turned 29 years old, and is due $17.55 million in what is the final season of a three-year extension he signed in 2022.

The Steelers reportedly tried to trade for all three players at some point before last year’s debacle at wide receiver. Samuel, however, now has an open ability to go out and seek a trade with another team.

Throughout the 2024 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers searched far and wide for a capable receiver opposite George Pickens who could elevate the Black and Gold offense to the next level. The Steelers lo

Deebo Samuel appears ready to move on from the San Francisco 49ers. The wide receiver has requested a trade, and the 49ers have granted him permission to seek one.