49ers-Deebo Samuel Reunion Wasn't Forced Because of Ricky Pearsall Injury

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers didn't sign Deebo Samuel just because of Ricky Pearsall's injury.

Given the early injuries to come out of the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp, it appeared as though the team frantically signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year contract on Thursday evening. However, the 49ers and Samuel had been talking about a reunion “all along,” according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. “The 49ers h

The 49ers Bringing Back Deebo Samuel Shows They Can’t Let Go of the Past  Sports Illustrated

Adam Schefter provides update on 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall injury  ninerswire.usatoday.com

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The San Francisco 49ers and free agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract, he confirmed on social media.

Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million to rejoin the San Francisco 49ers after Ricky Pearsall suffered a knee injury.

Samuel spent the first six years of his career with the 49ers before playing for the Commanders last season

Deebo Samuel is heading back to the Bay Area. After spending one season with the Washington Commanders, the versatile playmaker is reuniting with the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal, giving San Francisco an experienced weapon just as injuries begin to pile up at wide receiver.

Samuel's reunion with the 49ers comes after receivers Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk missed practice with injuries this week.

Sources: Deebo Samuel returning to 49ers on 1-year deal  ESPN

Veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains unsigned as training camps open. The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams are reportedly leading the race. Samuel seeks a team where he can contribute his physical, YAC-heavy style. His market is driven by roster fit and timing rather than concerns. A decision on his nex