Deebo Samuel proudly says he's back with 49ers
SFGATE • • sports
Key Points:
- Deebo Samuel is set to return to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal for the 2026 season, potentially earning up to $7 million, as confirmed by multiple reports and Samuel's own Instagram post.
- Samuel was traded to the Washington Commanders for the 2025 season, where he recorded 72 receptions, 727 yards, and six touchdowns, before rejoining the 49ers.
- The 49ers signed Samuel partly due to concerns over first-round pick Ricky Pearsall's knee injury, which may sideline Pearsall for the entire 2026 season.
- Samuel had a standout career with the 49ers from 2019 to 2024, earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2021, despite a difficult 2024 season marked by performance dips and off-field incidents.
- Upon his return, Samuel is expected to wear his original No. 19 jersey and join a receiver group that includes Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, De’Zhaun Stribling, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins.
