Deebo Samuel asks 49ers to be traded: report
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers speaks during an interview on day 2 of SiriusXM at Super Bowl LVI on February 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) (Getty Images)
The San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel has reportedly asked to be traded.
Samuel did not want to talk about the reason he wants to switch squads, but it's likely related to his contract, ESPN reported. Samuel told ESPN that he's informed management of his request for a trade.
The adversarial stance towards the 49ers has appeared in Samuel's behavior on social media. He has recently deleted photos showing him in a Niners uniform from his Instagram account as well as un-followed the team's account.
Samuel has skipped the team's on-field off-season programs.
Other standout receivers have signed record-breaking contracts, led by the Davante Adams. He signed a 5-year contract worth $142.5 million.