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The San Francisco 49ers have lost several key starters this free agency period, including Deebo Samuel. Colin Cowherd discusses the 49ers’ past six seasons and whether they are finally rebuilding.
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Deebo Samuels’ immediate NFL future may be unclear, but he’s clear about the ink he plans to carry going forward.
The NFL free agent used a noticeable 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 that he spent about seven hours etching the portraits.
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Then-San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel tries to catch a pass during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Dec. 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 extends 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 toddler 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 artwork several weeks ago. A recently shared series of photos posted on Ortega’s social media account have given fans an up-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, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2024. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Samuels’ six-season run with the 49ers ended when he was traded to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. The versatile offensive weapon finished his lone season with the team with 727 receiving yards.
