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Samuel distanced himself from the 49ers on social media.
A number of posts from his account were scrubbed.
Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdateDeebo Samuel has removed his #49ers profile picture, unfollowed the team, and has deleted over 80 posts (was at 248, now at 164) from his Instagram account.Deebo is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
Could mean something. Could be trolling. But it happened. pic.twitter.com/0KXDbBw3dU
He sent out a cryptic message on Thursday.
Deebo @19problemzOHHH OKAYYY THEN
Some were quick to dismiss a similar tactic by Kyler Murray, which led to more drama between him and the team.
Samuel is entering the final year of his contract, and he has watched three wide receivers get paid a lot of money.
Davante Adams signed with the Las Vegas Raiders for five years and $140 million, a record-setting annual mark of $28 million, which didn't last long and fell after Tyreek Hill got $120 million over four years from the Miami Dolphins. The next person to commit to a four-year extension was Stefon Diggs.
A lot of people are watching the 49ers to see if they can strike a deal with Samuel before the season starts.
His case is unique because he was in San Francisco in 2021. He caught 77 passes for 1,405 yards and six touchdown and carried the ball 59 times for 361 yards and eight scores. He threw the ball as well.
In terms of pure volume, the 26-year-old isn't on the level of Adams, nor does he have the kind of explosiveness Hill possesses. He is more valuable to his team's offense because of hisVersatility.
The 49ers can't just go and find a 215-pound receiver who can also play as a running back.
Even if Samuel doesn't command more than Adams or Hill, he will still get a huge payoff.
Samuel and San Francisco may not be going well.
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