49ers bring back Deebo Samuel to fill void left by Ricky Pearsall's knee injury: report
•The San Francisco 49ers re-signed Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million.
•This move comes after Ricky Pearsall's knee injury raised concerns about the team's receiving corps.
•Samuel previously played six seasons with the 49ers and earned All-Pro honors in 2021.
المصدر: Fox News | Source: Fox NewsThe San Francisco 49ers’ receiving corps took an early training camp hit as Ricky Pearsall’s knee injury became a growing concern.
That uncertainty led San Francisco back to a familiar name. Former All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel agreed Thursday to return to the 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, ESPN reported.
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Samuel's NFL career started in the Bay Area after the 49ers spent a second round draft pick on the South Carolina standout in 2019.
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Samuel went on to spend the first six years of his NFL run with the Niners and helped the team reach the Super Bowl twice. He earned All-Pro honors in 2021 when he had 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns.
Samuel was traded to Washington in 2025 for a fifth-round draft pick and had 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns for the Commanders last season.
He became a free agent in March and now will join the Niners to provide reinforcement with Pearsall out.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
→The San Francisco 49ers re-signed Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million.
→This move comes after Ricky Pearsall's knee injury raised concerns about the team's receiving corps.
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