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The answer is pretty simple: Samuel himself asked for a trade early in the offseason. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Samuel asked San Francisco to move him during his exit meeting for the 2024 season. The team then granted the wide receiver and his agent, Tory Dandy, permission to find a trade partner, which wound up being the Commanders.

The 49ers now must move into life without Deebo Samuel. John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan and company can make a big move here.