GM John Lynch hints Deebo Samuel, 49ers getting close on new contract

Deebo Samuel put San Francisco 49ers fans at ease on Tuesday when he reported training camp, and it sounds like there is a good chance he will have a new contract before the start of the season.

Samuel requested a trade three months ago and has been openly seeking a new deal. There was some speculation that he might hold out, but he decided not to go that route. Niners general manager John Lynch was asked how contract negotiations with Samuel’s representatives have gone. He said the two sides have held “substantive talks.”