Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says
Summary
The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year contract worth up to $7 million. Samuel returns to the team after a knee injury sidelined starting receiver Ricky Pearsall.Key Facts
- Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers for up to $7 million.
- Samuel was originally drafted by the 49ers in 2019 and played six seasons with them.
- He earned All-Pro honors in 2021, with 1,770 yards and 14 touchdowns that year.
- Samuel was traded to Washington in 2025 and had 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns last season.
- Samuel is known for gaining an average of 8.7 yards after catching the ball, leading all receivers with at least 100 catches since 2019.
- Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers’ starting receiver, has a knee injury that may require surgery.
- Pearsall’s knee injury relates to a previous ligament issue and has limited his practice time.
- Pearsall has struggled with injuries since being drafted in 2024 but has shown potential when healthy.
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