Deebo Samuel's time with the San Francisco 49ers is over after the team traded him to the Washington Commanders, but the wide receiver has no bitterness towards his former squad. He expressed his appreciation for his time spent in San Francisco and said he still has love for general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Deebo Samuel may not be the only San Francisco 49ers receiver on the move this offseason. While Samuel has since been traded to the Washington Commanders, general manager John Lynch acknowledged this week that teams have also called the organization regarding the availability of fellow wideout Brandon Aiyuk.
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said at the NFL combine they would honor Deebo Samuel’s trade request. Lynch made good of his word. The 49ers have agreed to trade Samuel to the Washington Commanders,
Deebo Samuel clarified where he stands with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch after his trade from the San Francisco 49ers to the Washington Commanders.
Deebo Samuel's trade request has been granted. According to NFL Network, the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver is heading to the Washington Commanders for a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The trade comes days after 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team would honor Samuel's request for a trade and see if there were any trade partners available.
The 29-year-old receiver had requested a trade, and 49ers GM John Lynch acknowledged a divorce made sense for both sides. But it's jolting