Despite his calm and composed demeanor off the field, Deebo Samuel consistently finds himself in the spotlight. The Commanders‘ wide receiver was recently involved in yet another buzzworthy moment. This time, it wasn’t about trades, stats, or game-day heroics.
Samuel was spotted attending a UFL game, but his presence wasn’t just about enjoying the sport as a spectator. There was a more personal reason behind it: he showed up to cheer on and support a former San Francisco 49ers teammate.
When asked why he was at the UFL game on May 18, Deebo Samuel simply said, “I came to see my young bull Isaiah play today, man,” referring to Isaiah Winstead. The reporter confirmed it was indeed Winstead, a wide receiver who went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft before being picked up by Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers as a free agent. Though his time with the team lasted just a year, it was during that period that Winstead formed a strong, brotherly bond with Deebo. Their connection, built on mutual respect and shared experiences, clearly stood the test of time, as Deebo’s presence at the game was more than just a casual visit—it was a meaningful show of support for a former teammate and friend.
The reporter continued to ask: What is it about Winstead that makes him unique? And Samuel recalled some of the best qualities in the wide receiver. He said, “I mean, you know, his size for sure. People don’t look at how well he runs routes at that size. But I’ve been watching him since, you know, he left ECU and came out there to San Fernando. He’s been doing a really good job.” Winstead played only one season for San Francisco and then entered the United Football League to keep his love for the game alive.
Then Winstead again took a flight to New York as the Jets wanted him to add a weapon for Aaron Rodgers. But again in the same year, he couldn’t make it to any other team or the Jets themselves. He returned to the UFL to play for his current and earlier team, the Arlington Renegades. If we look at his NFL career, he never played a single game for any franchise.
But teammates like Deebo Samuel know Winstead’s worth. Though he didn’t get a chance to play on the NFL gridiron, Isaiah has made 205 receptions for 2397 yards at an average of 11.69 yards per reception. In his four-year college career, Winstead has made 15 touchdowns. That’s pretty impressive if you caught that.
And apart from these capabilities, Deebo must have liked Winstead’s calm and friendly nature. That’s why when talking about the relationship with the star UFL wideout, Samuel said, “Man, it’s just smooth, man. You know, ever since I met Zayvon, the cool stand-up guy, you know, I wasn’t too far. He ain’t hit me until we come to the game, so I pulled up on him.” Deebo didn’t hold back to show his love for his friend. But hold on for a bit. The Washington Commanders‘ wide receiver has also reacted to the 49ers’ Brock Purdy’s massive $265 million deal.
Deebo Samuel’s four-word message after Brock Purdy’s massive deal
Deebo, though he left the city of San Francisco, can’t forget the memories and relationship with his former teammate. And like Isaiah Winstead, Brock is also there. Brock Purdy’s contract extension has been on the horizon for two months. Meanwhile, some insiders had started trading him to other NFL teams. However, some of the most genuine sources were telling Purdy’s deal did not involve an ‘if’, but the only question was ‘when’.
That day came, and Purdy got a $265 million deal spanning over five years. After hearing this big news, Deebo Samuel reacted, “Congrats, brother!!! Well deserved @brock.purdy13.” Purdy was eagerly waiting for this deal. Earlier, people said the 49ers’ Mr. Irrelevant wouldn’t get more than a $45 million per year deal. But Purdy signed a $53 million per year deal and silenced the critics.
He will receive $181 million in total guarantees, including $165.05 million in the first three years of a deal that runs through the 2030 season. According to Spotrac, in 2025, Purdy will earn a base salary of $5,346,000 while carrying a cap hit of $5,365,252. Purdy has finally carved out a deal that will make him a franchise QB, guaranteed, for at least three years from now. Let’s see if he can lead the organisation to the Super Bowl in 2025.
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