Want to know what happened to Deebo Samuel? American football wide receiver Tyshun Raequan Deebo Samuel has been playing for the San Francisco 49ers of The National Football League.
The athlete played college football at South Carolina and was later selected by the 49ers during the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Last year, the athlete was selected to the Pro Bowl and went on to receive the Pro Bowl first-team All-Pro honors.
Deebo Samuel has recently made headlines after going through a severe injury. As the athlete was injured, almost the entire 49ers team came on the field to wish Samuel a speedy recovery as he was taken off on a cart with his face in his hands.
The athlete did not return to the game, and fans have been curious to know about Deebo Samuel’s health status. Let us take a look at all the details and lesser-known facts to know what happened to Deebo Samuel.
What Happened To Deebo Samuel?
Deebo Samuel was severely injured as his left foot appeared to get caught in the grass as he felt the contact as it was bending as he went to the ground. At the same time, Samuel lost the ball on the exchange, which was taken up by Bucs’ Lavonte David. As the All-Pro pass-catcher immediately grabbed for his left leg and continued to stay on the ground for some time as Niners’ medical personnel rushed onto the field.
As the athlete was eventually carted off the field, he had an emotional breakdown, with tears flooding down his face as he slowly drifted into the tunnel. All the 49ers fans encouraged and serenaded him with “Deebo” chants as Deebo left. Defensive Nick Bosa stated how it concerned on the field, and it looked pretty bad while adding that he hopes Deebo is all right as he is tough. He even tried to walk off.
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How is Deebo Samuel Doing Now?
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has given a positive update during a postgame press conference. The coach stated said that, luckily, Samuel did not break any bones and seemed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain. This painful injury could keep the player off the field for at least the rest of the regular season.
Receiver Brandon Aiyuk has also opened up about it, saying how it is always tough to watch somebody go down, especially when one of their guys, a guy in their room, is injured. The receiver further added that while it was tough, they had a task to go out there and complete.
From the final pick of the 2022 #NFLDraft to being the first team to clinch a Division title in the 2022 season.
Never tell him the odds. pic.twitter.com/237nCxgvb3
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2022
While there has been no confirmation but it can be assumed that the athlete might be back in time for the playoffs should the 49ers hold off the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West.
However, Samuel needs a long recovery as he was unable to get up and had to be carried off the field on the cart. He was holding his left knee at all times as his team had a clear 21-0 lead at the time. An MRI has also been revealed that confirmed that Samuel has suffered a sprained ankle and sprained MCL, which might keep him out for about three weeks.
Jerry Rice Opens Up About The Incident!
The NFL legendary athlete Jerry Rice had recently opened up about Deebo Samuel’s injury and offered some words for the team’s coaching staff after Deebo Samuel was injured and had to leave the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an ankle injury.
As the NFL legend posted, Samuel’s headshot on his social media Instagram implored the 49ers to switch up their decision-making as Jerry Rice urged to stop running out skilled players up the middle while adding how Trey Lance, Jimmy Garoppolo, and now Deebo Samuel are all hurt. The 49ers lost quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo who has also been injured in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
