In hindsight, the 49ers should have traded Samuel a year ago instead of using his contract to create salary cap space. Now there’s a $15.4 million bonus due on March 22 and a potential “dead money” vacuum of more than $31 million depending on when he’s traded or released.

The San Francisco 49ers will release wide receiver Deebo Samuel if they’re unable to trade him, 49ers beat writers Tim

Speculation is swirling about which team Deebo Samuel will play for in 2025. In January, the wide receiver requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers, and the team granted him permission to seek a new home.