Tim Kawakami reported that the San Francisco 49ers believed their relationship with wide receiver Deebo Samuel was nearing its end—and that the team seemed content with parting ways.

Samuel was a second-round pick by the 49ers in the 2019 draft. In 81 games across six seasons he hauled in 334 receptions for 4,792 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also churned out 1,143 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns on 202 carries.