**Deebo to Green Bay?! Blockbuster Trade Could Redefine NFL Hierarchy!**

Deebo Samuel may be on his way to the Green Bay Packers in a blockbuster trade that could dramatically alter the NFL landscape, shaking up the balance of power in both conferences! The potential acquisition of Samuel by the Packers has ignited a flurry of speculation and debate.

Reports indicate that the San Francisco 49ers are expected to consider trading Deebo Samuel[1][3]. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, “While it’s not a certainty that Samuel is done in San Francisco, it’s enough of a possibility that both sides appear to be at peace with moving on if it goes that way”[1][3]. Samuel reportedly requested a trade from the 49ers[2].

Here’s why this trade is generating so much buzz:

* **Packers’ Need for a WR1:** The Green Bay Packers need all the help they need at the wide receiver position, and adding Deebo Samuel helps[4]. They need to acquire a clear No. 1 wide receiver[1]. Since it was confirmed that Christian Watson is out indefinitely due to a torn ACL, the Green Bay Packers have been pegged as a top landing spot for some of the top wide receivers in the league[4].
* **Samuel’s Declining Production:** Samuel’s production has regressed since his breakout campaign in 2021[4]. He caught 51 passes for 670 yards and three touchdowns in 15 appearances in 2024[3]. Samuel put up his lowest output since 2020, with 806 scrimmage yards and four total touchdowns[5]. His usage was a point of contention for Samuel. In a since-deleted post on X in December, he said he was “not struggling at all just not getting the ball!!!!!!!”[3].
* **49ers’ Financial Flexibility:** The San Francisco 49ers will need to create more financial flexibility if they want to extend Brock Purdy[1]. By executing the deal on June 2 or later, the team would spread the dead money hit across 2025 ($10.6 million) and 2026 ($20.4 million) while saving $5.2 million toward the cap[3].
* **The Trade:** FanSided’s Rucker Haringey recently suggested the Green Bay Packers go after Deebo Samuel in exchange for their second-round pick in this summer’s NFL Draft[4]. “A second-round pick would represent a good return for San Francisco and a reasonable gamble for Green Bay,” wrote Haringey[1].

Several teams could be potential destinations for Samuel, including the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, and Pittsburgh Steelers[6]. However, a trade to Green Bay could be the most impactful, giving Jordan Love a dynamic weapon and instantly elevating the Packers into Super Bowl contention[1][4].

While the move could make Samuel a “perfect chess piece” for head coach Matt LaFleur[4], the Packers should be cautious about the Deebo Samuel trade[9]. The 49ers are incentivized to wait well past the draft to actually make the move, because any trade before June 1 will put $31 million in dead money on the books and cost San Francisco $15.2 million against the salary cap[3].