Deebo Samuel Rumors: Jets Leader for Trade, 49ers Want 'So Much' for Packers Deal

If the San Francisco 49ers trade wide receiver Deebo Samuel, the New York Jets are said to be his most likely landing spot.

Most people in the NFL think the Jets are the front-runner for Samuel, although some teams don't think so.

Fowler noted that the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are also in the mix for Samuel, but a source said it would take a lot to trade Samuel to the Packers because of the friendly rivalry between the teams.

Samuel is a hot commodity since he is coming off a career year in his third NFL season.

The Niners made the playoffs and reached the NFC Championship Game, as well as he did it all for the offense in 2021.

Samuel made life miserable for opposing defenses as a ball-carrier, rushing for 361 yards and eight scores on 59 carries, and setting career highs with 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdown.

Samuel is coming off a Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro season, so he wants to get paid, even though he has an injury history and has missed nine games in 2020.

Ian Rapoport reported last week that the manner in which the 49ers utilized Samuel played a role in his asking for a trade.

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From NFL Now: For more than a week, the #49ers have been dealing with a major issue in their WRs room, as Deebo Samuel requested a trade. pic.twitter.com/PDuN2TsjHz

Rapoport noted that it does not sound like he is comfortable being used in a dual wide receiver- running back role that requires him to take a lot of hits.

If Samuel gets traded, hisVersatility could help him land a big contract with the 49ers or another team.

It stands to reason that Samuel could get himself close to the group of players that got new contracts this winter.

The 49ers have been publicly resistant to the idea of trading Samuel, with general manager John Lynch saying that he wouldn't ever want to move on from Deebo.

The Jets were in the running to acquire Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs before the Miami Dolphins got him, so it's no surprise that they are in the running for Samuel as well.

The Packers need a new No. 1 receiver after trading Adams, and the Lions need offensive weapons in general.

If the 49ers decide to part ways with Samuel, San Francisco should have a lot of offers, but for now they want to work things out.