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All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel has reportedly told the San Francisco 49ers that he wants to be traded.

That news sent sportsbooks scurrying to provide odds on where the dynamic playmaker might play next season.



The Indianapolis Colts opened as the favorite to acquire him among 16 potential destinations offered by SportsBetting.ag.

Deebo Samuel Next Team Odds

*If traded before Week 1

• Colts: +450
• Chiefs: +500
• Jets: +500
• Saints: +500
• Packers: +600
• Eagles: +800
• Ravens: +1000
• Falcons: +1200
• Lions: +1200
• Steelers: +1200
• Browns: +1600
• Patriots: +1600
• Broncos: +2000
• Cardinals: +2000
• Texans: +2000
• Buccaneers: +2500

Samuel, who is in the final year of his four-year rookie contract, wants a new long-term deal but reportedly told the 49ers last week that he doesn’t want it to be with San Francisco. According to multiple reports, Samuel is frustrated with the hybrid wide receiver/running back role that 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan developed for him as last season wore on and has no intention of reporting to offseason workouts.

Breaking News: I just spoke to wide receiver Deebo Samuel — and he told me that he has asked the 49ers to trade him.

He did not want to discuss specific reasons behind his request, but he has indeed let the 49ers know his desire to leave the organization. More to come.

— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) April 20, 2022

The 26-year-old accumulated 1,770 scrimmage yards and 14 total touchdowns last season. A 2019 second-round pick, Samuel could command a deal in the $20-25 million range based on recent contracts signed by marquee wide receivers.

Line Up the Suitors

The Colts missed the playoffs at 9-6 last season. They have since traded quarterback Carson Wentz and acquired long-time Falcons franchise quarterback Matt Ryan. Their receiving corps remains thin, but the Colts also lack a first-round pick this year.

The Chiefs and Packers are playoffs teams who fell short of the Super Bowl last season and then dealt their No. 1 wide receivers – Kansas City shipping Tyreek Hill to Miami and Green Bay sending Davante Adams to Green Bay. Both could be strong suitors for Samuel and come armed with picks courtesy of those deals.

The Jets were in the mix for Hill and would presumably have similar interest in Samuel to provide second-year quarterback Zach Wilson.

How about division-rival New England with longshot odds at +1600? The Patriots spent a record amount upgrading their offense in free agency last offseason, but coach Bill Belichick has a long track record of placing a premium on versatile playmakers.

I put together a graphic of every NFL team that should try to trade for Deebo Samuel. pic.twitter.com/grE9WpypPJ

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 20, 2022

Of course, Samuel could also return to San Francisco – with or without a new contract. He has no intention of showing up to offseason workouts, but the 49ers also hold all the leverage.

FoxBet is still offering the 49ers with the shortest odds of the team Samuel suits up for in Week 1 next season.

• 49ers: -150
• New York Jets: +250
• Colts: +400
• Packers: +550
• Falcons: +750
• Saints: +900
• Titans: +1100
• Eagles: +1500
• Commanders: +1800

–Field Level Media (@FieldLevelMedia)