It was never in doubt whether Deebo Samuel was going to cash out now that he’s eligible for an extension. The Jaguars’ deal for wide receiver Christian Kirk brought into focus though just what Samuel’s deal may look like.
The Jags signing a mid-level wide receiver typically wouldn’t move the needle for San Francisco. There’s a reason we’re not talking about Zay Jones, who Jacksonville also signed. The reason the Kirk contract matters is because the Jaguars gave him a four-year $72 million deal with $37 million fully guaranteed.
