Deebo Samuel faced challenges alongside his San Francisco 49ers teammates during the 2024 season, as the team was unable to make a push for the playoffs. However, he chose not to stay silent, speaking out about his struggles and the difficulties the team endured throughout the year.
In recent comments to Up and Adams, Samuel admitted that things didn’t go as he had hoped, saying, “I went through a lot. Still want to be the player I know I’m capable of being, but the opportunities were just not as big as I wanted them to be.” He also acknowledged how painful losing was for him. “Then we wasn’t winning on top of that, so you know, I’m one of the biggest losers to ever like, I hate losing.”
Samuel considers himself a player who hates seeing his team falter, stating, “I’m a bad loser. Especially when you’re so used to winning a lot.” However, he also recognized during a show with B/R that injuries played a significant role in the team’s struggles, adding, “We were dealing with injuries, but we still had some of the guys who could pull through and we were like ‘what’s going on, why are we not winning these games?’”
By December, Samuel and other 49ers teammates had already sensed the season was likely over, with Samuel noting, “Offseason started in December, like it was over.” It’s worth mentioning that by the first week of December, the team was 5-6 and had lost to the Bills at the start of the month.
Samuel’s Tough Season with the 49ers
This past season was quite difficult for Samuel, as his receiving yards were the third lowest he has had with the team, totaling 670 yards, just slightly better than the 632 yards he recorded in 2022. Additionally, Samuel had only four touchdowns, three as a receiver and one as a running back. Another negative point for Samuel was his low catch percentage of just 40.7%, the lowest he has had with the franchise so far.
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Samuel’s Contract with San Francisco
Samuel is approaching what could be his final contract with the 49ers. The 2025 season will be the last year of his current extension, which is worth $71.5 million. He is expected to earn a salary of a little over $15 million, including all incentives. After that year, the team will decide whether to offer him a new contract or not.
