Before Deebo Samuel was dealt in the latest NFL blockbuster from his long-time home in the San Francisco 49ers to the Washington Commanders, the Houston Texans appeared in a few rumors that connected them to the former All-Pro receiver,

San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel seems ready for a change of scenery after publicly expressing displeasure with his usage on the team last season. One of the NFL’s most versatile offensive weapons is entering the final year of his deal and has requested a trade.

Whether through a trade or release, it appears that Deebo Samuel tenure with the San Francisco 49ers is coming to an end, and the Houston Texans are showing interest.

The 49ers are letting Deebo Samuel seek a trade, with the Texans and Commanders emerging as top suitors. After a disappointing 2024 campaign, the San Francisco 49ers are set to make some changes this offseason.

The trade market for Deebo Samuel is picking up traction across the NFL. Both the Washington Commanders and the Houston Texans have shown "significant interest" in the versatile pass-catcher per Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade and more than a few NFL teams likely are open to discussing

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The 49ers made good on their promise to honor WR Deebo Samuel ’s trade request, shipping him to the Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Given Samuel’s disappointing 2024 season, San Francisco knew it would be selling low on the 2021 First Team All-Pro,