BREAKING NEWS: Deebo Samuel wants to go to Kansas City Chiefs

St. Joseph, MO – July 22, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are no strangers to blockbuster moves, and a fresh rumor is setting Chiefs Kingdom ablaze. Deebo Samuel, the electrifying San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, is reportedly pushing for a trade to Kansas City ahead of the 2025 NFL season, eager to join forces with superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, via @fanhub_nfl on X, Samuel expressed admiration for the Chiefs’ dynasty, saying, “I see what they’re building in KC—Mahomes, Kelce, that explosive offense. I’d love to be part of it.”

Samuel, a 2019 second-round pick and two-time Pro Bowler, brings a unique blend of speed, physicality, and versatility. In 2024, he recorded 61 receptions for 838 yards and added 162 rushing yards with six total touchdowns, per Pro-Football-Reference. His ability to line up in the backfield or out wide makes him a perfect fit for Andy Reid’s creative play-calling. With Rashee Rice’s suspension looming and Marquise Brown recovering from a shoulder injury, the Chiefs’ receiving corps—ranked outside the NFL’s top 10 by PFF—desperately needs a game-changer like Samuel to complement rookie Xavier Worthy and an aging Kelce.

The 49ers, coming off a 9-8 season, are reportedly open to trading Samuel due to salary cap constraints and a crowded receiver room with Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings. Sources say Samuel, 29, is willing to restructure his $23.8 million cap hit to facilitate a move, prioritizing a Super Bowl shot with Mahomes’ pinpoint accuracy and Kelce’s veteran presence. “I want to play with the best, chase that ring,” Samuel reportedly told a teammate, per ESPN.

Challenges remain. The Chiefs’ $19.8 million cap hit from Kelce and looming extensions for Trey Smith and Trent McDuffie could complicate a deal. Still, GM Brett Veach’s history of bold trades—think Tyreek Hill in 2022—suggests he could pull it off, possibly offering a 2026 second-round pick. Fans on X, like @ChiefsHype, are all in: “Deebo with Mahomes and Kelce? Good luck stopping us!” As training camp begins, Samuel’s potential arrival could redefine Kansas City’s offense, making them favorites for Super Bowl LX. Stay tuned to ESPN for updates on this blockbuster saga.