The Baltimore Ravens aren’t wasting any time getting wrapped up in offseason trade speculation. Fresh off another playoff heartbreak, the team is once again being linked to a big-name wide receiver—this time, San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the 49ers have granted Samuel permission to seek a trade, and when discussing potential landing spots, he made sure to mention the Ravens as a team to watch. “I could see him in Pittsburgh, I could see him in Baltimore,” Schefter said on The Pat McAfee Show. “I could see him in a lot of places, like any of those AFC North teams make sense.”
"I spoke to Deebo Samuel yesterday..
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Baltimore has long been a rumored destination for Samuel, dating back to his original trade request in 2022. At the time, the 49ers opted to keep him, but three years later, the situation has changed. If the Ravens are serious about adding another playmaker alongside Lamar Jackson, this could be their shot.
Could Deebo Samuel be the missing piece for Lamar Jackson, Ravens?
Adding a player like Samuel would immediately make Baltimore’s offense one of the most versatile in the league. He’s not just a receiver—he’s a difference-maker. His ability to line up all over the field, take handoffs, and shiftiness would give the Ravens yet another dimension to an already dynamic attack.
Pairing Samuel with Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman would give Jackson a trio of receivers who can create mismatches all over the field. Throw in tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely and, of course, Derrick Henry in the backfield, and it’s hard to imagine how defenses could slow this team down.
The downside? Samuel is coming off his worst season since 2020, finishing with just 805 total yards and four touchdowns. Injuries have been a concern throughout his career, and at 29, he’s not exactly getting younger or healthier. Then there’s the financial side—Samuel’s cap hit is $15.9 million in 2025, ballooning to $33.1 million in 2026. That’s a big number for a team with limited cap flexibility.
Still, if the Ravens are serious about finally breaking through in the playoffs, this is the kind of move that could get them over the hump. They’ve already shown a willingness to be aggressive—trading for Roquan Smith, signing Derrick Henry—so why stop now?
The new league year doesn’t start until March 12, but trade talks can happen well before then. If Baltimore is serious about landing Samuel, they’ll have to move fast. The question is: will general manager Eric DeCosta try to go all-in one more time?