San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

49ers sign Deebo Samuel to three-year, $71.55M extension

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 7/31/22

The contract drama between the San Francisco 49ers and All-Pro wideout Deebo Samuel appears to be over.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Niners and Samuel have agreed to a three-year extension worth $71.55M, with $58.1M guaranteed.

The #49ers and star weapon Deebo Samuel worked for months and get it done. He lands a huge deal — 3 year extension worth $73.5M max and $71.55M total. The guarantee is $58.1M. He’ll be 29 years old entering the last year of his deal with the potential for another massive one.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 31, 2022

Samuel, 26, was due to enter the 2022 season on the final year of his contract before agreeing to an extension.

On Tuesday, Samuel reported for the start of 49ers' training camp but wasn't practicing while negotiations between the two sides continued.

At the time, 49ers' general manager John Lynch told reporters the team and Samuel "had really productive and substantive talks" regarding an extension.

Samuel's extension comes just days after another high-profile wide receiver signed a new deal. On Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks and D.K. Metcalf agreed to a three-year, $72M extension, with $58.2M guaranteed.

Named an All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 2021, Samuel posted career highs in receptions (77), receiving yards (1,405), and receiving touchdowns (six). Samuel also posted career marks in rushing, compiling 365 yards and eight touchdowns off 59 carries.

Since being selected in the 2nd round of the 2019 draft by San Francisco, Samuel has hauled in 167 catches for 2,598 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 550 rushing yards and eight scores on the ground.

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