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ArticleWR Deebo Samuel will also play running back and return kicks in second 49ers st...
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You are going to see him in the return game, at receiver, and at running back. We are going to use him all over the field, and we are really excited to have Deebo back.
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Samuel will play receiver, RB, and return game; Lynch excited about expanded role.

49ers G.M. John Lynch confirmed Samuel will play multiple positions: receiver, running back, and return game. Lynch stated, 'You are going to see him in the return game, at receiver, and at running back. We are going to use him all over the field, and we are really excited to have Deebo back.' This expanded role mirrors his 2021 All-Pro season when he had 59 carries for 365 yards and 8 TDs plus 1,405 receiving yards and 6 TDs. Recent carry volume: 42 in 2024 with 49ers, 17 in 2025 with Commanders. Return game involvement: 17 kickoff returns for 533 yards (31.4 avg) in 2024, 15 returns for 452 yards (30.1 avg) in 2025.

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