So here are the 49ers' options. They can trade Samuel before March 22 for a late draft pick and lose more than $15 million in cap space. Or, they can cut Samuel before March 22 while designating the transaction a post-June-1 release and create more than $5 million in cap space.

The 49ers have given wide receiver Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade, and some teams are exploring the possibility.

The San Francisco 49ers and Deebo Samuel are most likely heading towards a divorce. The former hybrid star reportedly requested a trade during his exit interview with the organization. And even though he’s coming off a down year by his standards,