One of the key storylines in San Francisco remains the short- and long-term future of Deebo Samuel with the team. With spring practices now completed, attention is being turned to where things stand with respect to an extension for the All-Pro wideout. 
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Samuel was one of several extension-eligible players at his position who skipped voluntary workouts. However, unlike D.K. Metcalf and Terry McLaurin, he was in attendance for the 49ers’ mandatory minicamp, albeit in a way which didn’t involve any on-field activity. That has not only cooled the potential trade market which formed in the build-up to the draft, but also led to further optimism that a deal can be hammered out by the start of the 2022 campaign.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said, via ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, “I know we go through the business part of this league, but I don’t think the relationship was ever too far away to not get it back to normal, and I think we’re working on that.”
As a result, Wagoner adds that the possibility of a new contract being finalized in time for training camp “can’t be ruled out.” That would, of course, represent the best-case scenario for all involved, as it would eliminate the perceived need on Samuel’s part to stage a ‘hold-in’ during camp, and give the 49ers clarity on the financial situation of one of their franchise pillars, with Nick Bosa also eligible for an extension.
Wagoner reports that San Francisco is “expected to continue working toward” a new deal with Samuel over the course of the next few weeks. Coming to an agreement will require bridging the gap between the 26-year-old’s original asking price and what the team has shown a willingness to pay him, of course, but progress on that front could be coming in the near future.
This is clearly gonna happen in the next week or so hence the frequent articles about it. I bet 5 for 130 75 m guaranteed
It may hinge on what they do with Garrapalo based on their cap issues. A deal now could show their hand to potential suitors, knowing they may have to release the QB to pay for this contract if no one bites on a trade.
They’re going to have to trade him for free to avoid the cap hit
Trade or release, moving Jimmy G will save the 49ers $25,550,000 in cap space. They will go from being the 4th worst team in terms of cap space to the 2nd best.
If this deal is on hold because they are waiting for Jimmy G to be moved means the Niners are wanting to give Deebo a raise this year to help the back end of the deal stay lower. Just adding money and years wouldn’t reflect this years cap.
Won’t cutting him have a huge impact this year on payroll aren’t they still on the hook if he’s not traded
Garoppolo salary isn’t guaranteed until Week 1.
Correct. 99% of the guaranteed money at the contract signing has already passed. He needs to be moved before week 1 or else $29.95 million becomes guaranteed instead of just the $1.4 million from the contract signing.
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If it comes down to keeping just one, I’d sign Bosa