Deebo Samuel is not officially leaving San Francisco, but the process of finding a new team has begun.
The 49ers recently granted Samuel and his agent permission to find a trade partner, which signals that the 2021 Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro selection more than likely won't be in red and gold come next season.
Where could the star wideout end up?
Let's see what the odds say at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Feb. 27.
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49ers: +300 (bet $10 to win $40 total)
Commanders: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
Steelers: +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)
Broncos: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Ravens: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Chargers: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Patriots: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Panthers: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Titans: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Chiefs: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Samuel has spent the first six years of his career in the Bay Area, and despite his stardom, he's only been a 1,000-yard receiver once, back in 2021.
Outside that season, the closest he's gotten to 1,000 yards was in 2023, when he racked up 892 receiving yards.
However, he is known for playing both wide receiver and a version of running back for the Niners, scoring 20 rushing touchdowns in his six seasons.
On Wednesday, 49ers GM John Lynch said that the team will attempt to accommodate Samuel's request for a "fresh start."
So where does Samuel see himself next season?
Despite San Francisco allowing Samuel to seek a trade, it is still favored to retain the receiver — but one team made a huge leap up the oddsboard this week, and that team is the Commanders.
As of Feb. 24, Washington was at +750 to land Samuel, but has since jumped to second on the oddsboard at +350, just behind S.F.
The Commanders, led by Offensive Rookie of the Year winner Jayden Daniels, finished middle of the pack when it came to passing last season, averaging 215.6 yards through the air (17th in the NFL).
Washington then made a surprise run to the NFC Championship, losing to the eventual champion Eagles.
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