“Bro’s body been fighting for its life”: NFL fans react as Deebo Samuel gets ruled out for Commanders vs. Cowboys Week 7 game

The Washington Commanders will be without star wide receiver Deebo Samuel in their Week 7 clash with the Dallas Cowboys. Samuel was ruled out of the game on Saturday when it was reported his status had been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday’s game.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported via a post on X:

Commanders downgraded WR Deebo Samuel to out for Sunday’s game vs. the Cowboys. He is not traveling today to Dallas. So for Sunday’s game, Washington will have no Samuel nor Terry McLaurin.

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Samuel’s injury has had fans sharing different reactions on social media, particularly X. Deevine wrote:

“Bro’s body been fighting for its life since 2022.”

Slowpoke Rodriguez also wrote:

“Phew, the Cowboys defense will have to cover 1 less receiver…”

Elena commented:

“I have never seen so many heel injuries! What the heck is going on?”

Josh also reacted:

“That offense about to look like a preseason lineup. Fantasy owners already lighting candles.”

Sammy added a comment:

“That’s like showing up to a gunfight with a butter knife. The offense just lost its two biggest playmakers, and now the Cowboys’ defense—already one of the nastiest in the league—gets to feast.”

Monke wrote:

“Commanders’ offense about to be held together with hopes and checkdowns.”

Out with a bruised heel, Deebo Samuel’s absence on Sunday will leave the Commanders without their top three wideouts against the Cowboys. Terry McLaurin will miss his fourth straight game for the Commanders this season, while Noah Brown will be missing his fifth consecutive game.

Deebo Samuel’s impact on the Commanders’ offense

Deebo Samuel has been the Commanders’ most consistent wideout this season, leading the team with 34 catches for 315 yards and three touchdowns. The receiver revealed on Friday that his bruised heel was aggravating before he was eventually ruled out on Saturday.

He has been the prime target in the Commanders’ passing game over the past three games without McLaurin and Brown. In that period, he has caught 18 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns.

Samuel’s heel limited his impact on Monday when the Commanders lost 25-24 against the Chicago Bears. He only caught four passes for 15 yards as Washington suffered the narrow loss.

Washington will have to depend on their younger receivers like Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane, along with the more experienced Chris Moore. The Commanders vs. Cowboys game will kick off at 4:25 p.m. (ET) on Sunday.

Edited by Kayode Akinwumi