Deebo Samuel re-follows 49ers on social media hints at return to San Francisco in 2022

Before the 2022 NFL Draft, all signs pointed to a forthcoming divorce between and the , with the star wide receiver requesting a trade for various reported reasons. With Ray Nitschke Jersey the draft in the rear view, suddenly the two sides appear more likely to stay together than split. Days after general manager John Lynch indicated Samuel in 2022, the receiver has re-followed the 49ers on social media, , even liking one of Lynch's posts about resolving their dispute.Instagram activity alone doesn't nece sarily mean the fences have been mended, but Samuel notably removed all 49ers content from his social media ahead of his trade request. Both Lynch and Jaire Alexander Jersey coach Kyle Shanahan, meanwhile, have taken more optimistic public stances regarding Samuel's future since the conclusion of the draft, which many viewed as the first "deadline" for a potential trade to be done; acquiring premium 2022 draft picks likely would've been the team's first choice if it acquiesced to Samuel's trade request. Both the and during the draft, but San Francisco quickly denied them."He's too good of a player (to lose)," Lynch said this week. Innis Gaines Jersey "We've got too good of a thing going, and we want to keep that going. That's where I'll leave that." Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner Don Hutson Jersey offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing Gerhard De Beer Jersey your subscription. Fresh off a breakout season as the 49ers' top offensive weapon during an NFC Championship bid, the 26-year-old Samuel is entering the final year of his rookie contract, which pays $4.89 million in 2022. After a slew of market-shifting receiver deals this offseason, many have forecast Samuel commanding at least $20 million per year on his next contract.