Time off is great, but 49ers general manager John Lynch would prefer not to start vacation mode in January again.

After winning the 2023 NFC title, the San Francisco 49ers collapsed last season, falling to last place in the NFC West with a 6-11 record. The 49ers are hoping that this offseason is "drama-free" as they look to bounce back,

It appears the Deebo Samuel era is coming to an end in San Francisco. That became clear when ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the team gave Samuel permission to seek a trade after he asked for one in his end-of-season meeting with head coach Kyle Shanahan.

The 49ers have given Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade. George Kittle believes San Francisco will have trouble replacing him.

George Kittle says he will be "very sad" if the San Francisco 49ers grant Deebo Samuel's trade request. Samuel told ESPN's Adam Schefter earlier this month he had been granted permission to seek a trade after asking to leave the 49ers during postseason exit meetings.

There were plenty of incredible moments for Deebo Samuel in his time with the San Francisco 49ers. But as his road with the red and gold seems all but certain to end, it’s looking more and more likely that he’ll end up being cut rather than traded away.

The 49ers G.M. said on Wednesday that while he doesn't want to let go of Samuel, a move makes sense for both sides.

After six mostly productive years, the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Deebo Samuel may have reached the end of the line. On Feb. 9, Samuel indicated to ESPN that he had asked the 49ers to trade him.

Deebo Samuel’s time as a 49er is over. Nothing is official yet, but the fate is unavoidable. Before March 22 — and likely before NFL free agency opens on March 12 — the Niners will cut Samuel with a post-June 1 designation. The deal will save the Niners a few more bucks compared to a more traditional cut.

Trade discussions around San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel could gain momentum during the Combine, with a deal materializing soon.