Samuel, who will enter the 2025 NFL campaign on the final season of his three-year contract extension he signed in 2022, could be a candidate to get cut if the 49ers are looking to free up some cap space this offseason. But San Francisco general manager John Lynch poured cold water on that theory when speaking to the media Wednesday.

The Cardinals are 1-5 since the bye week but have a chance to finish strong against the 49ers on Sunday afternoon in Glendale.

President of football operations/general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan detailed coordinator coaching changes, takeaways from the 2024 season and potential offseason player decisions.

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