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.

Washington general manager Adam Peters was in San Francisco when the 49ers drafted Samuel. He knows him well. He knows his strengths and weaknesses better than anyone. Samuel has dealt with numerous injuries and sometimes has issues with drops, but when the ball is in his hands, he's one of the NFL's most dangerous offensive players.

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.