NFL teams may be holding out to get a potential discount on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. During his 2024 season exit interview, Samuel asked the 49ers to trade him. San Francisco has since made it clear that they are open to honoring Samuel’s request.

Former first-team All-Pro Deebo Samuel asked for a trade after a disappointing 2024 season and was given permission by the team to hunt for a trade partner. Since that news broke in early February there hasn't been much movement,

ESPN’s Dan Graziano presented in a column the question of what happens if the 49ers can’t trade Samuel. He detailed the timeline and why the best course of action may be a release of the 2019 second-round pick.