In his meeting with the 49ers' front office after the 2024 campaign, Samuel asked for a trade this offseason. San Francisco general manager John Lynch said he plans to honor Samuel's request at some point before the 2025 campaign, as the team needs to free up some salary-cap space with quarterback Brock Purdy due for a lucrative contract extension.

A Samuel trade seems imminent, after 49ers GM John Lynch said the team will honor the WR's request for a fresh start. Could Deebo end up in Washington?

It was a matter of "when" and not "if" the Washington Commanders would get linked to the Deebo Samuel trade request situation.Per FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz, the Commanders are one of four teams interested in trading for Samuel and of the four teams,