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If you remember the last time a day passed without any big-name drama in the NFL, let us know. A day after the
49ers'
Jimmy Garoppolo became one of several starting quarterbacks to skip the start of offseason activities, one of Garoppolo's top weapons of recent years -- wide receiver
Deebo Samuel -- is trying to force his own way out of town. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, the All-Pro pass catcher isn't just
holding out of voluntary workouts; he's now actively seeking a trade,
according to ESPN, requesting a move out of town after breaking off negotiations with 49ers brass.
"(Samuel) did not want to discuss specific reasons behind his request," Jeff Darlington reported Wednesday, "but he has indeed let the 49ers know his desire to leave the organization."
NFL Media adds that Samuel's official request reached the 49ers front office more than a week ago, hence the two sides' halted contract talks.
"San Francisco wants to pay Deebo Samuel, but Deebo Samuel was the one who scrubbed the 49ers logos off his social media page," ESPN's Adam Schefter previously
reported Tuesday. "Deebo Samuel was the one that essentially, basically made it known he wanted to move on. San Francisco would pay Deebo Samuel today, tomorrow, the next day. It's not hard to figure out what the contract would look like. ... This ... is Deebo Samuel not wanting to get a deal done."
News of the receiver's trade request comes after Samuel's brother, Tyquan, stoked the flames of speculation in Facebook and Instagram comments, where he suggested Samuel would
soon be requesting a trade and no longer intends to play for the 49ers. Tyquan has since walked back some of his comments, dismissing them as jokes, but Deebo himself had already hinted at discontent with San Francisco. He recently took to social media to
downplay threats he's received from fans over his perceived contract situation, and was seen liking an Instagram post that referred to playing for no less than $25 million per year.