The 49ers have been on a roll lately, making waves in the NFL.
Major Moves in the Bay Area
The San Francisco 49ers have been burning the midnight oil, shaking things up in impressive fashion. First on the docket, they’ve inked receiver Brandon Aiyuk to a whopping four-year, $120 million deal. Talk about a payday! And that’s not all—left tackle Trent Williams got his deal sweetened, netting a colossal $82.66 million over the next three years. It’s like the team is playing a high-stakes poker game and they’re going all-in.
Deebo’s New Deal
And if you think that’s all, hold onto your hats. According to the grapevine, receiver Deebo Samuel had his contract restructured, freeing up a hefty $16.4 million in cap space. That’s enough to make any GM’s heart sing. Deebo’s original base salary for 2024 stood at $20.9 million with a cap hit of $28.633 million. But thanks to some financial wizardry, that’s now much more palatable for the 49ers.
What’s in Store for Deebo?
However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Deebo’s future with the squad is now hanging in the balance. While his contract does run through 2025, having inked a three-year extension back in 2022 with $41 million in guarantees, the landscape has changed. With Aiyuk locked in for the long haul and rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall arriving via the first-round pick, it’s like musical chairs, and Deebo might be the one left without a seat.
Before the 2024 draft, Samuel was the talk of the town with trade rumors swirling around like a buzzing beehive. Despite the noise, he’s sticking around for another season, albeit with a lighter cap number. It’s like a romantic telenovela—will he stay or will he go? Only time will tell.
Stay tuned, faithful 49ers fans—this rollercoaster of an offseason is far from over!
