Deebo Samuel — it began with a Super Bowl loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, and it ended with missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020. On the field, Samuel was a long way from his usual explosive self,

Tim Kawakami reported that the San Francisco 49ers believed their relationship with wide receiver Deebo Samuel was nearing its end—and that the team seemed content with parting ways.

Chad Johnson’s primary warning to San Francisco 49ers Deebo Samuel was clear: a trade might not necessarily lead to a better situation.