The tight star George Kittle, who spent six seasons with Deebo Samuel on the 49ers of San Francisco, came to the defense of his former teammate after the fans called his weight in a viral video of Minicamp. Originally appeared on Sports Athlon.
The 49ers of San Francisco exchanged the star receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. to the commanders of Washington earlier this offseason.
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After Samuel asked for an exchange, reports that the 49ers could be inclined to move him due to an alarming allegation according to which he had spent the 2024 season 20 pounds overweight.
For Washington, these rumors did not seem to be a problem when she abandoned the capital project to twin Deebo with the receiver All-Pro Terry McLaurin and the fascinating young quarterrier Jayden Daniels.
Samuel obtained his first representatives with the commanders this week at the MINICAMP MANAGE and the speculation about his weight returned after a road video has become viral. Fans said Deebo looked heavier than normal and slower touch.
With nothing better to do for fans, it is not uncommon for social media to turn into a food field to speculate and over-analyze each preview of the interior Nfl Mini-Camps. This could be the case here, but the story of Deebo’s weight problems does not help its cause to avoid criticism.
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The 49ers stars served George Kittle, who spent six seasons with him in San Francisco, came to the defense of his former teammate in the comments section of an aggregator account who tried to put Samuel on Blast.
“This is called a group installation when players jogging through.
Fans could reach tin hats a little too prematurely here, and Kittle does his best to remind enemies and theorists that there is nothing for gossip concerning Samuel’s speed.
Physically, Deebo has never been the leener guy to start. His pads can make his chest torson during the season, so see him in a jersey for the first time this year could have taken fans off guard.
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These initial rumors of Matt Barrows March athletics indicate the 49ers after having faced these reflections for years.
“… but it is a concern. I think that the 49ers had this concern by the minute he presented himself in Santa Clara in 2019 and that he never completely disappeared.”
The concern may have been there, but when Samuel shone in 2021 with 18.2 yards per reception and more than 1,700 versatile yards, no one seemed to increase their weight.
Part of the reason why Samuel excels in damage is his combination, strength and speed, it should therefore be remembered that this type of body is not completely out of the ordinary.
Since this All-Pro season with the 49ers, Samuel has seen a wise number of decreases. However, he is still widely considered as an elite player because of his unique double threat capacities at the post.
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He will put this reputation to the test in his first season with the commanders in 2025.
From now on, we can expect to see regular Deebo updates from the training camp to contradict or defend this criticism.
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This story was initially reported by Sports Athlon On June 12, 2025, where he appeared for the first time.
