Yahoo Sports NFL on Deebo Samuel

Article49ers inactives: 6 players on their rookie contracts won’t suit up vs. RamsSeptember 10, 2026

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The 49ers having only two running backs active suggests Deebo Samuel will play a pivotal role out of the backfield. Expect him to be an option still in the passing game, but it likely comes from the running back alignment.

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Deebo set for expanded backfield role with limited RB depth vs. Rams

With only two running backs active on the 49ers' inactives list, Deebo Samuel will play a pivotal role out of the backfield; he's expected to be an option in the passing game but likely from the running back alignment, suggesting an increased workload against the Rams.