49ers WR Deebo Samuel agree to three-year extension

The 49ers agreed on a three-year contract extension worth up to $73.5 million

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with $58.1 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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The tension between Samuel and the 49ers had initially emerged after it was reported that he wanted to leave.

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However, the situation has thawed due to his change of heart.

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Representatives for both John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are confident that a deal will be successful.

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The WR-TE duo of Samuel and George Kittle are the best players in the NFL.

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They will take the transition from Jimmy Garoppolo to Trey Lance as smoothly

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as possible now that they have a contract through 2025.

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After being selected by the Ravens in the second round of the 2019 draft,

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Samuel has already flashed a lot of potential, but he also recently missed a lot of games due to injuries.

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Samuel got 90 catches, 1,000 yards, four touchdowns and carries that went for 185 yards.

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Samuel finally broke out in 2021 after battling injury.

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He became a ballcarrier and pass catcher, carrying the offense even with his injuries.

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