The San Francisco 49ers entertained trade offers for All-Pro offensive weapon Deebo Samuel in 2022 before making him one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. One year later, there are new rumors regarding Samuel’s future in San Francisco.

After becoming one of the highest-paid receivers in football, Samuel experienced an injury-riddled season last year. After earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2021, the 6-foot playmaker played in just 13 games and failed to eclipse even 1,000 scrimmage yards.

Deebo Samuel contract: $8.653 million cap hit (2023), $28.57 million cap hit (2024)

While injuries played a primary role in the statistical decline, Samuel’s effectiveness also dropped. After averaging 18.2 yards per reception and 6.2 yards per rush in 2021, he finished last season with averages of 11.3 yards per reception and 5.5 yards per carry.