Whether through a trade or release, it appears that Deebo Samuel tenure with the San Francisco 49ers is coming to an end, and the Houston Texans are showing interest.

The San Francisco 49ers are working to honor wide receiver Deebo Samuel's trade request, general manager John Lynch told reporters Wednesday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel has made his wishes very clear to his team. Earlier this month, he made those wishes public by requesting a trade via social media.

The San Francisco 49ers are leaving no doubt about where things stand with wide receiver Deebo Samuel going forward. 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed Wednesday that the team plans to honor Samuel’s trade request.

Deebo Samuel is seeking a trade out of San Francisco, but some are wondering whether that's really the best option.

The San Francisco 49ers and Deebo Samuel are most likely heading towards a divorce. The former hybrid star reportedly requested a trade during his exit interview with the organization. And even though he’s coming off a down year by his standards,

It's only a matter of time before the 49ers trade or release Deebo Samuel. He recently requested a trade and multiple teams are interested in his services according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.