Before Deebo Samuel was dealt in the latest NFL blockbuster from his long-time home in the San Francisco 49ers to the Washington Commanders, the Houston Texans appeared in a few rumors that connected them to the former All-Pro receiver,

Whether through a trade or release, it appears that Deebo Samuel tenure with the San Francisco 49ers is coming to an end, and the Houston Texans are showing interest.

The 49ers are letting Deebo Samuel seek a trade, with the Texans and Commanders emerging as top suitors. After a disappointing 2024 campaign, the San Francisco 49ers are set to make some changes this offseason.

The trade market for Deebo Samuel is picking up traction across the NFL. Both the Washington Commanders and the Houston Texans have shown "significant interest" in the versatile pass-catcher per Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade and more than a few NFL teams likely are open to discussing

This included moving on from high-priced veterans like Samuel, whose impact on the field no longer justified his cost. Kawakami described Samuel as representing "everything the 49ers didn’t want to be in 2025.

It was time for the San Francisco 49ers to part ways with wide receiver Deebo Samuel. The writing had been on the wall for some time. Samuel's production and reputation as an offensive playmaker have diminished recently.