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The San Francisco 49ers lost several key starters during this free agency period, including Deebo Samuel. Colin Cowherd discusses the 49ers’ last six seasons and if they’re finally rebuilding.
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Deebo Samuel’s immediate future in the NFL may be unclear, but he is clear on what ink he plans to wear in the future.
The NFL free agent used a notable portion of his wide receiver physique to add a tattoo honoring legendary sports and entertainment figures. The former San Francisco 49ers star debuted new ink this week, with Arizona tattoo artist Andres Ortega telling the California Post he spent about seven hours etching portraits.
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Then-San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel attempts to catch a pass during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 25, 2023. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
One of Samuel’s legs features portraits of the late five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant. It also includes images of Muhammad Ali and goes beyond sports with a portrait of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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The opposite leg features images honoring the Pro Bowler’s son, including recreations of photos from his childhood years. It also includes the video game character Sonic the Hedgehog and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Deebo Samuel of the Washington Commanders warms up before the game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on December 20, 2025. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Samuel completed the work several weeks ago. A series of recently shared photos posted to Ortega’s social media account give fans a close look at the ink.
Deebo Samuel Sr. of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on November 17, 2024. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Samuel’s run of six seasons with the 49ers ended when he was traded to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. The versatile offensive weapon finished his only season with the team with 727 receiving yards.
