Yahoo Sports NFL on Deebo Samuel
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Pearsall is set to miss the 2026 season after undergoing season-ending surgery, which opens the door for Samuel to reestablish himself as one of San Francisco's premier weapons.
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Samuel fills Pearsall's role after season-ending injury opens opportunity.
Samuel replaces Ricky Pearsall on the 49ers' depth chart after Pearsall underwent season-ending surgery and will miss the 2026 season. This injury to Pearsall opens the door for Samuel to reestablish himself as one of San Francisco's premier weapons. Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Samuel was already on the team's radar before Pearsall's injury, but the loss of Pearsall gave the 49ers additional motivation to complete the deal. Samuel returns to the team that drafted him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft after one season with the Washington Commanders, where he posted 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns, plus 17 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown.
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