The San Francisco 49ers faced an early setback in their clash against the Cleveland Browns, with star wide receiver Deebo Samuel exiting the game in the first quarter due to a shoulder injury.
Samuel’s absence cast a shadow over the game, leaving fans and the team concerned about the extent of the injury.
How did Deebo Samuel get injured?
The specifics surrounding Samuel’s injury remained somewhat shrouded in mystery.
It wasn’t immediately evident when or how the dynamic receiver suffered the shoulder injury.
The news of his injury update coincided with an update on the status of left tackle Trent Williams, with just 3 minutes and 14 seconds left in the first quarter.
Deebo Samuel, known as one of the NFL’s most versatile offensive weapons, faced adversity early in the game.
After the injury, the 27-year-old receiver spent several anxious minutes in the medical tent on the sideline before making his way to the locker room for further evaluation.
The 49ers were careful not to specify which shoulder Samuel had injured, initially listing him as questionable.
His status was later updated at halftime, confirming he wouldn’t be returning for the rest of the game in Cleveland.
Before his early departure, Samuel had two carries for 11 yards, though he did not record a reception during the game.
So far in 2023, Deebo had has contributed to the team’s offense with 20 catches for 302 yards and one touchdown, along with an additional 84 yards gained through 16 carries.
49ers, Browns, get into it before kickoff
The game between the 49ers and the Browns was marked by a tense pre-kickoff scuffle involving key players from both teams, including Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Juan Thornhill, Trent Williams, and Elijah Moore, among others.
As the teams left the field and prepared for kickoff, the fiery exchange didn’t go unnoticed.
The FOX broadcast crew commented on the incident with Jimmy Johnson saying “This is the worst thing that can happen for Cleveland. Don’t poke the bear!” in reference to San Francisco’s superiority on paper.
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