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There's been no shortage of drama with NFL wide receivers lately, as San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel and Tennessee Titans star A.J. Brown each declined to show up for their respective teams' voluntary offseason workouts. It was quickly revealed why, as Samuel, who was reportedly displeased with how he was utilized during the 2021 season, no longer wanted to be on the 49ers and requested a trade. Meanwhile, Brown, who removed Tennessee from his bio after skipping out on the workouts, was in talks with the Titans for a new contract. Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson said that the team would not trade Brown, which started speculation that perhaps the talks between the two sides weren't proceeding very well. Samuel, who was allegedly on an Instagram Live video with Brown, dropped a shocking revelation on the Titans star's contract talks, as also reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"From my understanding Deebo Samuel basically told the 49ers I want to be traded & don't make an offer.. I don't think this is about the money" ~@RapSheet#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/V6Nc0Vwveu
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 22, 2022
In the video, which is allegedly Samuel and Brown, it's said that the Titans wouldn't go beyond $20 million in their contract talks with Brown.
While the stalling of the 49ers star's contract talks appears to have been related to usage, Brown is reportedly displeased with his own talks due to money.
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The Titans, who don't have a ton of cap space, can't exactly afford to make Brown one of the league's highest paid receivers, a contract that he seems to want.
That's potentially problematic, given that Brown has totaled 1000 yards in two of his first three seasons while making the Pro Bowl once. Still just 24, he's believed to be an ascending star.
If Samuel is to be believed and the Titans won't go past $20 million for Brown's contract, then Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson may have no choice but to trade the talented wideout.
