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Steelers Pursue Kirk; 49ers Face Tough Roster Decisions

2/18/2025

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are eyeing wide receiver Christian Kirk, who may be released by the Jaguars due to a hefty cap hit. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers grapple with tough choices surrounding quarterback Brock Purdy's contract extension and Deebo Samuel's trade request, as his recent struggles add complexity to their roster optimization efforts this offseason.

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Story summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers are eyeing wide receiver Christian Kirk, who may be released by the Jaguars due to a hefty cap hit. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers grapple with tough choices surrounding quarterback Brock Purdy's contract extension and Deebo Samuel's trade request, as his recent struggles add complexity to their roster optimization efforts this offseason.