BREAKING: Deebo Samuel Stuns 49ers Fans in Blunt Social Media Post
Deebo Samuel’s journey with the San Francisco 49ers has been an interesting one. Despite being a star receiver who played a key role in two Super Bowl runs and cemented himself as one of the league’s best at his position, he was traded for a late-round draft pick while still in his prime. A move like that typically suggests internal conflict, but surprisingly, that doesn’t seem to be the case—at least according to those involved.
In a swift and relatively quiet deal, Samuel was sent to the Washington Commanders, a team now viewed as “contenders” after reaching their first NFC Championship game since 1991. Despite requesting the trade, Samuel appears content with both the outcome and his time in San Francisco.
“The 49ers know where I stand with them, and it’s nothing but love. Love John and Kyle to death,” Samuel wrote on X. “No bad blood, no way, shape, or form. They know I’m more than appreciative of everything they’ve done for me as a player and a man. Nothing but love.”
The 49ers, meanwhile, are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished last in their division and missed the playoffs due to poor performance and injuries. With general manager John Lynch preparing to pay his franchise quarterback around $50 million per year, moving on from Samuel’s contract negotiations provides financial flexibility.
Samuel has a fresh start, the 49ers have resolved a potential contract hurdle, and for now, everyone seems satisfied.