Deebo Samuel’s time as a 49er is over. Nothing is official yet, but the fate is unavoidable. Before March 22 — and likely before NFL free agency opens on March 12 — the Niners will cut Samuel with a post-June 1 designation. The deal will save the Niners a few more bucks compared to a more traditional cut.
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed Wednesday that the team plans to honor Deebo Samuel's request to play elsewhere in 2025. Whether that comes via trade or release remains uncertain.