The 49ers do not need Cooper to outperform his capabilities. They need him to hold the fort down till Aiyuk returns and provide a stable presence on the outside next to Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings.

Every draft cycle, there’s always at least one wide receiver prospect who garners comparisons to Deebo Samuel. However, the league hasn’t quite figured out an identical clone for the former San Francisco 49ers second-round pick.

The San Francisco 49ers have given receiver Deebo Samuel the opportunity to seek a trade partner after he asked the team to trade him in his postseason exit meeting, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday. Samuel and his agent Tory Dandy will begin the search for a new destination.