Deebo Samuel Serves as Wingman on TikTok Livestream While Injured
The 49ers wide receiver, sidelined by a hamstring injury, participated in an e-dating session on his social media.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel participated in a TikTok e-dating livestream as a wingman over the weekend, despite being sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Samuel, who was inactive for the 49ers' game against the Commanders due to the injury, joined a virtual first date on his TikTok account to help the couple connect. Head coach Kyle Shanahan had previously stated that Samuel was expected to miss at least a couple of weeks.
The unusual sideline activity drew varied reactions online. Some commenters expressed concern, referencing comparisons to controversial personalities, while others commended Samuel for his role in facilitating the online interaction.
Samuel's participation in the livestream occurred while he was recovering from the hamstring injury sustained in a previous game. The 49ers player has a history of injuries impacting his playing time throughout his career.