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Because the San Francisco 49ers discover commerce choices concerning their star receivers, the New England Patriots and Buffalo Payments are reportedly “extremely unlikely” to deal for Deebo Samuel.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the information Friday amid reviews that each have curiosity in a deal.
Earlier Friday, CBS Sports activities’ Josina Anderson reported the Patriots and 49ers had “preliminary discussions” about Samuel on Thursday. Boston Sports activities Journal‘s Mike Giardi later famous the Payments had been additionally eying the star receiver.
The scenario involving San Francisco’s receiver duo of Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk has escalated dramatically all through the week.
Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle went from reporting on Tuesday that Samuel was advised he would not be traded to now being “doubtless” moved after the 49ers used their first-round decide to pick Florida huge receiver Ricky Pearsall.
Aiyuk would now appear extra prone to be staying as a result of the 49ers had been reportedly in search of a mid-first-round decide for his or her 26-year-old wideout.
It is believable the 49ers may commerce Aiyuk for a 2025 first-round decide, however it would not make sense {that a} staff anticipating to compete for a Tremendous Bowl subsequent season would select to make itself worse in 2024 by not getting a right away return.
The contract conditions for Aiyuk and Samuel additionally current an issue for the 49ers. Aiyuk’s is extra urgent as a result of his rookie deal ends after the 2024 season. He may very well be in search of an extension price greater than $25 million per 12 months, particularly within the wake of Amon-Ra St. Brown (4 years, $120 million) and A.J. Brown (three years, $96 million) getting offers this week.
Samuel is signed by 2025 and stays an electrical playmaker, however he does include loads of threat. He has missed 15 video games within the common season as a result of accidents over the previous 4 seasons. The 2021 All-Professional solely performed 9 snaps in San Francisco’s playoff win over the Inexperienced Bay Packers in January as a result of a shoulder harm.
The Patriots can afford to take the chance on a participant like Samuel. They used the No. 3 decide within the draft on Drake Maye to present them their quarterback of the long run. He wants dependable playmakers to assist his transition into the NFL.
New England’s present receiver depth chart options Okay.J. Osborn, Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton and Jaelen Raegor. That is not a pleasant surroundings for a rookie quarterback to develop in.
San Francisco’s asking worth will doubtless decide if a deal comes collectively. The Patriots have one decide in every of the second (No. 34) and third rounds (No. 68) to doubtlessly construct a proposal round.
Samuel has put up greater than 1,000 yards from scrimmage in two of the previous three seasons. His 12 complete touchdowns final season ranked second on the 49ers.
