Report: Patriots have discussed Deebo Samuel trade with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots are on the hunt for a wide receiver, and the San Francisco 49ers could be an intriguing trade partner.
The Patriots had "preliminary trade discussions" with the 49ers regarding wide receiver Deebo Samuel prior to the 2024 NFL Draft, CBS Sports' Josina Anderson reported Friday.
Anderson appeared to suggest that no deal is imminent -- "finding middle ground on compensation can be challenging," she wrote on X -- but New England's interest in Samuel is notable for several reasons.