Deebo Samuel Unfollows 49ers on Instagram, Deletes Multiple Posts amid Trade Rumors

AP Photo/Jed JacobsohnDeebo Samuel distanced himself from the San Francisco 49ers on social media.The 2021 All-Pro unfollowed the team on Instagram and scrubbed a number of posts from his account: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/0KXDbBw3dUOn Thursday, he sent out a cryptic tweet that might now have added context:Deebo @19problemzOHHH OKAYYY THENWhile this could amount to nothing, some were quick to dismiss a similar tactic by Arizona Cardinals star Kyler Murray, which preceded wider drama between him and the team.Samuel is entering the final year of his contract, and he has watched three wide receivers get paid handsomely this offseason.Davante Adams signed with the Las Vegas Raiders for five years and $140 million, a record-setting annual mark at $28 million, which didn’t last long and fell after Tyreek Hill got $120 million over four years ($30 million AAV) from the Miami Dolphins. Stefon Diggs was next in line, committing to a four-year, $104 million extension.Now, a lot of eyes…
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