ESPN’s Dan Graziano presented in a column the question of what happens if the 49ers can’t trade Samuel. He detailed the timeline and why the best course of action may be a release of the 2019 second-round pick.

The 49ers have given Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade. George Kittle believes San Francisco will have trouble replacing him.

There were plenty of incredible moments for Deebo Samuel in his time with the San Francisco 49ers. But as his road with the red and gold seems all but certain to end, it’s looking more and more likely that he’ll end up being cut rather than traded away.