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49ers' Deebo Samuel Eyeing Change to No. 1 Jersey; Says NFL Wants 'Wayyyy Too Much'

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel wants to switch his jersey from No. 19 to No. 1, but he tweeted Tuesday that the NFL wants too much from him to make the move.

Deebo @19problemz

I really want #1 but the <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFL</a> want me to pay wayyyy toooo muchhhh money for it ud83eudd37ud83cudffe‍u2642ufe0f

KMBC 9 News Staff explained the issue players face if they want to change numbers.

"If a veteran player wishes to change a jersey number immediately, they must buy out the remaining stock of their old jersey.