Trade rumors are swirling around 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel after San Francisco selected receiver Ricky Pearsall with a first-round pick Thursday night.
The situation has been changing rapidly over the past week, and although the situation seemed constantly in flux, Samuel didn’t seem too worried when reached by phone. The Athletic’s Deanna Russini.
“I know what’s going on,” Samuel told her. “But it is what it is. I’m fine with them. It’s cold.”
This was Samuel’s first public comment as speculation continues about a possible trade for him.
Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle It was initially reported that Samuel had been told he would not be traded, but on Thursday the team was listening to offers before that status changed on Friday that Samuel was “likely to be traded for the Pearsall pick.” suggested. ”
On Friday, reports began surfacing about teams interested in acquiring the 49ers wide receiver.
CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reports. The Patriots reportedly held “preliminary trade discussions” regarding the wide receiver before the draft.
Mike Giardi of Boston Sports Journal He later added that the Bills also had interest in the star player, but NFL insider Jordan Schultz appeared to put a damper on both reports later in the day.
“The #49ers have listened to requests for All-Pro WR Deebo Samuel, but sources say it is considered highly unlikely that the #Patriots and #Bills would trade him.” he posted on x.
Samuel has two seasons left on his contract and is coming off a season in which he had 60 catches for 892 yards and one touchdown despite battling injuries.
Brandon Aiyuk also had his name teased in trade rumors.
