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Baltimore Ravens common supervisor Eric DeCosta strongly refuted a current report stating the staff inquired about buying and selling for San Francisco 49ers extensive receiver Deebo Samuel by making a comparability to The Lorax, a Dr. Seuss e-book.
DeCosta was referencing a report from NFL insider Jason La Canfora, who made the connection between Baltimore and Samuel however stated that it is not taking place, “not less than for now.”
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With <a href=”https://twitter.com/Ravens?ref_src=twsrcpercent5Etfw”>@Ravens</a> creating cap room, a few of it could possibly be earmarked for a WR. We heard they reached out to SF about Deebo availability (that is a no, not less than for now) and are watching Chargers WR state of affairs intently (1 getting reduce or traded). They clearly want edge assist additionally
La Canfora fired again at DeCosta after he in contrast the report back to The Lorax, a piece of fiction through which a furry, orange creature (The Lorax) defends the destruction of a forest from an evil businessman, As soon as-ler.
The Ravens needs to be available in the market for a wideout (both by way of free company, commerce or the draft) after parting methods with Odell Beckham Jr.
The Ravens nonetheless have pass-catching threats led by breakout rookie wideout Zay Flowers and star tight finish Mark Andrews, however the staff might nonetheless use extra manufacturing at extensive receiver.
In the meantime, the 49ers have severe wage cap points. Per Over the Cap, the staff is backside three within the league in efficient cap house (-$7.2 million). The Niners already parted methods with defensive lineman Arik Armstead because of this.
Samuel carries a $28.6 million cap hit in 2024, however Grant Cohn of All 49ers famous {that a} commerce would result in the 49ers incurring greater than $21 million in lifeless cash.
Samuel was one of many NFL’s most efficient and versatile gamers in 2021, a yr through which he amassed 1,770 whole yards and 14 scores. The extensive receiver hasn’t been near that kind since, though he is additionally battled accidents which have saved him out for quite a few video games. He did contribute properly for the 49ers final yr with 1,117 yards and 12 touchdowns within the common season.
Based mostly on DeCosta’s feedback, Samuel does not seem more likely to develop into a Raven. For now, he stays a 49er because the defending NFC champions look to rebound from a troublesome finish to the season.