Deebo Samuel Sr. has been in NFL headlines this week. One San Francisco 49ers insider claimed the star wide receiver was 20 pounds overweight, saying it affected his lack of explosion and ability to break tackles and outrun the opposition.

Samuel also requested a trade in 2022 before signing a three-year, $73.5 million contract extension with the 49ers that included $58.1 million guaranteed. He has repeatedly said he was “frustrated” with his lack of production while posting — and since deleting — an X post that he wasn’t getting the ball enough.

Nonetheless, they now have an opportunity, as wide receiver Deebo Samuel has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. The Bengals could change the game by pursuing a trade for a proven talent like Deebo Samuel, but it comes with its own set of risks and rewards.