Stefon Diggs' massive extension with the Buffalo Bills made San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel really happy. After all, it bodes well for his upcoming extension as he enters the final year of his current deal.
As reported earlier, Diggs received a huge $104 million extension that will keep him in Buffalo for an additional four years. It officially kicks in following the 2023 season, with the veteran wideout getting $70 million in guaranteed money–which is the second-highest total guaranteed money for any player in the same position.
Samuel could very well command the same money from the 49ers or more, especially since he is just 26 years old and coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance in his young career. That is why he is clearly hyped after seeing Diggs' new contract.
For what it's worth, there is an increasing premium for wide receivers after Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill got a massive payday of their own. Adams moved to the Las Vegas Raiders and received a five-year, $140 million deal with $65 million guaranteed, while Hill signed a four-year, $120 million contract with $72.2 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins.
That only means the market is good for wide receivers right now, which is perfect timing for Deebo Samuel to get a new deal done. Like Diggs, the 49ers could offer him as much as $25 million per season with the same guaranteed money.
Luckily for Deebo, the 49ers have made it clear they want to keep the young wideout in San Francisco long-term. He figures to be an important piece for the team alongside Nick Bosa, so they are ready to do what it takes to make him happy.
“We’ve had good communication with Tory [Dandy] who represents Deebo and Bryan Ayrault who represents Nick. We have a plan for each of those guys. We will keep those discussions private but like I’ve long said, those guys are going to be a part of us for a long, long time,” 49ers GM John Lynch said, per NBC Sports.
“They’re fantastic players. They are very much at the core of who we are and they are fabulous players, fabulous people and a big part of who we are.”
It remains to be seen how much Deebo will end up with, but there is no doubt everything is going in his favor.