The star wide receiver Deebo Samuel has asked for his release from the San Francisco 49ers. He has revealed the real reason why he wants to part ways with the club. It seems like the Niners want Samuel to play in a different position. Despite the team offering a long-term deal, the WR does not want to change his position.

Money is not what Samuel is after. He is one of the best wide receivers in the game, and he knows his worth. The athlete has a problem with the way the team has been using him. What really is the reason Deebo wants out of the 49ers? 

The San Francisco 49ers want Deebo Samuel to play running back as well

Deebo Samuel is one of the best wide receivers in the league today. Ever since he started his professional career, Samuel has constantly kept on getting better. The San Francisco 49ers know how good he is. So the franchise offered the athlete a big-money contract. But there was a catch. They want Samuel to play a wide receiver/running back hybrid. 

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Samuel does not want to give up his position as a receiver. He shines as a wide receiver and wants to excel in the spot. The NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero was a guest on the Rich Eisen Show. He talked about Samuel’s issues with the Niners. 

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“It sounds like there’s multiple layers to this. But certainly one of them is Deebo Samuel wants to be a receiver and not a receiver/running back.” Pelissero adds, “His rushing attempts were significantly up last season from where they’ve been in the past. We all know that he’s a really, really physical player, but there probably are some concerns here about longevity.” Despite the receiver being versatile, he would like to stick to his position.

Samuel asks for his release from the Niners

It seems like the San Francisco 49ers trying to sign a deal with Deebo Samuel has become the story of the current offseason. The fans hear about it all the time. At first, many thought that Samuel wants a lucrative deal, just like some big WR names. But that is not the case. 

ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington revealed that Samuel has asked the Niners for his release. The franchise is willing to give the receiver a handsome deal. But he does not want to play a hybrid role. 

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