NFL Rumors & News: Deebo Samuel, Brock Purdy, Derek Carr (2025 Fantasy Football)

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Check out the latest news and notes around the NFL.

Deebo Samuel Sr.: 49ers will ‘try to honor’ trade request
49ers GM John Lynch said the team will “try to honor” Deebo Samuel’s trade request.

Fantasy Impact

Samuel was granted permission to seek potential trade partners. If he is traded, San Francisco would eat $31.6 million in dead cap so the right offer would have to come its way. It seems likely that a fresh start is what Samuel needs coming off a down season.

Ari Koslow

Brock Purdy, 49ers begin talks on extension
49ers GM John Lynch said they have started contract negotiations with Brock Purdy.

Fantasy Impact

This has been the expectation all offseason as Purdy was expected to reach an agreement on a contract extension. The question will be how much he gets per year in the deal. It is a matter of when, not if an extension happens.

Ari Koslow

Derek Carr: Saints GM feels team can win with veteran QB
Saints GM Mickey Loomis said he feels the team can win with Derek Carr.

Fantasy Impact

The Saints have a decision to make this offseason with Carr. If they release him, it creates $21.5 million in dead cap. It sounds like that is a possibility if they are unable to trade him, which also isn’t likely.

Ari Koslow

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