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Samuel fills 49ers' No. 2 WR role after Pearsall's season-ending knee injury.

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Samuel returned to the 49ers on a one-year deal after the 2025 season with Washington and slots into the No. 2 wide receiver role, filling the gap created by Ricky Pearsall's season-ending knee injury. He is also being used as a kick returner, adding to his versatility.

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Samuel slots into that No. 2 wide receiver role for San Francisco, who also has Mike Evans out with a quad injury, and will look to make an immediate impact in training camp fitting back in with his old teammates.
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What did Niners Nation say about Deebo Samuel?
Samuel returned to the 49ers on a one-year deal after the 2025 season with Washington and slots into the No. 2 wide receiver role, filling the gap created by Ricky Pearsall's season-ending knee injury. He is also being used as a kick returner, adding to his versatility.
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STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Deebo Samuel (WR SF). Samuel fills 49ers' No. 2 WR role after Pearsall's season-ending knee injury.
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