Deebo Samuel might be staying in San Francisco in any case.
The All-Professional vast receiver reached an settlement with the 49ers on a three-year, $73.5 million contract extension with $58.1 million assured, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday.
Sunday's information of an extension settlement ends a month-long saga between Samuel and the 49ers. Samuel, who was getting into the ultimate 12 months of his rookie deal, requested a commerce from the 49ers in April. There have been stories then that he did not need to proceed being closely featured within the run sport, although Samuel by no means publicly disclosed his causes for wanting out of the Bay.
Samuel reported for 49ers coaching camp final week however did not take part. His reported extension comes two days after DK Metcalf and the Seattle Seahawks formally introduced an settlement. Samuel and Metcalf, who share an agent and are from the identical draft class, earned comparable offers, with the Seahawks receiver signing a three-year, $72 million extension with $58.2 million assured.
Samuel has been one of many league's most harmful offensive weapons for the reason that Niners chosen him within the second spherical of the 2019 draft. He recorded 961 yards and 6 touchdowns from scrimmage as a rookie, serving to San Francisco attain the Tremendous Bowl that season.
Accidents shortened Samuel's 2020 season to simply seven video games. He bounced again in a significant approach in 2021, recording 77 receptions for 1,405 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns. His 18.2 yards per reception led the NFL. He additionally was a risk at working again, tallying 365 dashing yards and eight touchdowns on the bottom, a report for a receiver. His 6.2 yards per carry ranked second within the league.
Samuel turned the primary participant to gather 1,400 receiving yards and 300 dashing yards in the identical season. The 26-year-old was then a driving pressure within the Niners' run to the NFC Championship Sport, registering 291 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns within the playoffs.
