In his meeting with the 49ers' front office after the 2024 campaign, Samuel asked for a trade this offseason. San Francisco general manager John Lynch said he plans to honor Samuel's request at some point before the 2025 campaign, as the team needs to free up some salary-cap space with quarterback Brock Purdy due for a lucrative contract extension.

A Samuel trade seems imminent, after 49ers GM John Lynch said the team will honor the WR's request for a fresh start. Could Deebo end up in Washington?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel appears to have an active trade market. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported Friday that the Washington Commanders and Houston Texans have shown "significant interest" in trading for the 29-year-old and that talks have been "progressing in recent days.