Disgruntled 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has requested a trade after a 2021 season in which he finished third in the league in scrimmage yards. The 26-year-old Samuel was arguably the most explosive wideout in the sport, catching 77 passes for 1,405 yards (18.2 yards per catch) and six touchdowns to go along with 365 rushing yards and eight touchdowns out of the backfield.
Samuel is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract and is in line for a payday sooner than later. Money isn’t the driving force behind Samuel’s desire to leave the 49ers, though, as he is unhappy with his usage in Kyle Shanahan’s offense, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The Jets profile as primary players to land Samuel for an assortment of reasons. New York isn’t anticipating the star wideout will be traded for anything less than a “king’s ransom,” per CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson, but Joe Douglas already made a run at Tyreek Hill earlier this offseason. A pursuit of Samuel could very well be in store for Gang Green.
In the event that Samuel does indeed become available to the Jets, here are five reasons why he is a perfect fit for the Jets.
