Someone may need to check up on 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. It's been just over a month since his team lost in the Super Bowl and he seems to be already tired of this offseason. Chiefs He didn't clearly explain what he meant, but on Thursday, Samuel posted a strange and obviously annoyed message on Twitter/X.
Samuel wrote a tweet expressing frustration about fans interfering with players' lives during the offseason.
He wasn't specific about which fans upset him. But he did respond emphatically after new Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
posted a similar tweet. Barkley expressed frustration with people reaching for any reason to criticize players on social media. Finally, Samuel announced that he was taking a break from social media until training camp starts.
“I'm off social media, see you in July!” he said, referring to his new uniform number. Are the 49ers unable to keep both Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk?Samuel has been a point of discussion this offseason as the 49ers try to figure out what to do with their wide receiver situation. There have been rumors about possibly trading Samuel.
They have two exceptional players in Samuel and
Brandon Aiyuk he postedand want both to return next year.
However, it's not so simple. Samuel is in the second year of a
three-year, $71.5 million
contract extension and Aiyuk's contract is also a concern. It might be difficult for the 49ers to manage. Spotrac estimates that Aiyuk could warrant a contract worth $24 million per year
, over four years, totaling $96 million. The 49ers have various expensive contracts, including Nick Bosa's record $34 million
and two other players—Trent Williams and Javon Hargrave—who make over $20 million. Fred Warner is close behind at $19 million. Trade Speculation on the RiseEarlier this month, Washington Post NFL insider Jason La Canfora suggested the possibility of trading Deebo Samuel.
La Canfora wrote, “The San Francisco 49ers are working to extend wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, and if and when they do, ‘I think they’ll trade Deebo [Samuel],’ one of the GMs said.” It would be a difficult decision. Samuel is a favorite weapon for Kyle Shanahan, but Aiyuk's age and deep-ball ability may give him an edge. Last season demonstrated Samuel's value. When he was injured, the 49ers struggled, experiencing three consecutive losses to mediocre teams Cleveland, Minnesota, and Cincinnati.
During the year, Samuel got
60 receptions, 892 yards
and seven touchdowns. Additionally, he ran 37 times for 225 yards and five more touchdowns. Aiyuk, on the other hand, has reportedly been included in trade discussions with the Jaguars and Steelers..
49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been rumored to be traded this offseason, and it seems he has grown tired of it.
Last season showed Samuel’s value, though. He was injured in Week 6 and missed Weeks 7 and 8, and that marked the season low point for the 49ers—three straight losses, to mediocre teams Cleveland, Minnesota and Cincinnati.
For the year, Samuel had 60 catches, 892 yards and seven touchdowns. He also rushed 37 times for 225 yards and five more touchdowns.
Aiyuk, for his part, has been mentioned in potential trade talks with the Jaguars and Steelers.
