San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel said users on social media have been sending him death threats and racist messages.
In a video posted on social media, Samuel said:
Ari Meirov<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#49ers</a> WR Deebo Samuel says he's gotten death threats and racist messages from fans (likely over his contract situation).<br><br>Deebo says it doesn't bother him. Sad this stuff still happens.<a href="https://t.co/EPLsnJYpmE">pic.twitter.com/EPLsnJYpmE</a>
Samuel recently scrubbed his Instagram page of any references to the 49ers, and he stopped following the team on the website as he reportedly seeks a new contract.
It's unclear if the messages are related to Samuel's rumored desire for a new deal.