Deebo Samuel Sr. isn’t one to stress over fan reactions, especially when it comes to his wardrobe choices. The San Francisco 49ers star rocked a Philadelphia Eagles jersey, and let’s just say, it didn’t go unnoticed. Critics came in hot, questioning his loyalty, but Samuel couldn’t care less.
With the kind of confidence that matches his on-field energy, he made it clear he’s not here for the noise.
Deebo Samuel’s Loyalty Runs Deeper Than Football, But Fans Aren’t Having It
Samuel Sr’s never been one to hold back, and he wasn’t about to start now. After catching heat for wearing an Eagles jersey, he made it clear: he’s got his reasons, and fan opinions won’t change that.
Critics questioned the timing. The Niners are fresh off a disappointing season, and Samuel’s future with the team remains uncertain. To some, rocking another team’s colors, especially the Eagles, felt like a slap in the face. But Samuel wasn’t fazed. His response was pure loyalty — to a friend, not a franchise.
He explained the connection, revealing that his bond with the player in question goes beyond the game. The two check in with each other twice a week, supporting each other through the highs and lows of the NFL grind. It’s deeper than football; it’s about life, fatherhood, and brotherhood.
Deebo Samuel on the backlash he received for wearing his AJ Brown jersey:
“I wasn’t trippin about what nobody had to say.”
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Samuel said, “I wasn’t tripping about what nobody had to say… it’s just the support that I have for him. You know, we still talk twice a week, whether he having one of these roller-coaster weeks, I’m having one of these. See, we’ve always, you know, been there for each other.
Like, we talk about, like, real-life things that are really going on…you know, he loves, He loves my son, like he is always asking where his little DJ at he’s running around crazy somewhere. And, you know, he got a son now.”
That didn’t stop fans from piling on. Some saw it as another distraction in a season where Samuel’s numbers dipped, while others took it as a sign that his time in the Bay might be winding down.
But Samuel’s staying true to himself. Whether wearing an Eagles jersey or carrying the 49ers on Sundays, he’s not letting outside noise dictate his moves.
Jersey Controversy, Weight Debates, and Trade Rumors
Samuel knew exactly what he was doing. The 49ers star strolled into Super Bowl 59 Radio Row rocking an Eagles jersey — A.J. Brown’s jersey. A rivalry that’s been pure chaos in recent years, and Samuel’s out here repping Philly? Bold move.
But that wasn’t even the wildest part. While fans were fuming over the jersey, another debate exploded online — Samuel’s apparent offseason weight gain. The man’s built like a tank, but some fans think he’s bulking a little too much. Given his past battles with conditioning, the speculation ran wild.
The 49ers just wrapped up a brutal 6-11 season, and Samuel’s name has been swirling in trade talks. So, the timing of all this is not ideal. Fans are already questioning his future with the Niners, and now they’re dissecting his wardrobe and his weight.
But let’s be real: Samuel isn’t one to stress over outside noise.