The San Francisco 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade, the wide receiver told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Samuel had previously asked 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan for a trade during the team’s exit meetings following the season, Schefter reported.
“It was a hard conversation to have with Kyle [Shanahan] because of the relationship that we have,” Samuel told ESPN. “But I have to do what’s best. I’m more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, but now I think it’s best that we find another team.”
The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel and his agent Tory Dandy permission to find a trade partner for the wide receiver, Samuel told ESPN. This comes after Samuel asked San Francisco to trade him during the players’ exit meetings after the season.
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