49ers’ Fred Warner: ‘It’s Just a Matter of Time’ Before Deebo Samuel Signs Contract
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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is confident that teammate and star wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who has requested a trade, will instead stick around and sign a new contract.
Warner made his remarks to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero in a Twitter Spaces (h/t Nick Shook of NFL.com) when asked if he was confident Samuel would be playing for San Francisco in Week 1 this year:
“Here’s what I’m going to say about that. I know you’re going to stir it up, Tom … so listen, I know that this team knows its value in Deebo Samuel. I know that Deebo loves the team that he plays for. I know the type of teammate, the type of player he is in that locker room, the amount of love that we have for him, he has for us.
“So, I think it’s just a matter of time before something gets done. I’m here for him, and I know we all care a lot about him over here in this building and ya, that’s all I got to say about it.”
Samuel informed ESPN’s Jeff Darlington of his trade request on April 20 but declined to give reasons.
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Breaking News: I just spoke to wide receiver Deebo Samuel — and he told me that he has asked the 49ers to trade him. <br><br>He did not want to discuss specific reasons behind his request, but he has indeed let the 49ers know his desire to leave the organization. More to come.
The former South Carolina star dominated the NFL with 1,770 total yards and 14 touchdowns for a 49ers team that reached the NFC Championship Game last year.
Samuel, who has played three NFL seasons, is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
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