49ers bring back Deebo Samuel amid Ricky Pearsall injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year contract as concern grows over Ricky Pearsall's PCL injury. The 49ers are reportedly worried that Pearsall may miss the entire 2026 season due to swelling related to his previous injury. In other training camp news, Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Falcons running back Bijan Robinson are both seeking new contracts while participating in camp. Panthers rookie Chris Brazzell is sidelined for the season following an LCL tear, and a QB competition is unfolding in Minnesota between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray.
- •Ricky Pearsall's injury raises concerns about his availability for 2026.
- •Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a one-year deal.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson seek new contracts while holding out of practice.
- •Chris Brazzell is out for the season due to an LCL tear.
- •Minnesota Vikings have a developing QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football: Ricky Pearsall injury sparks Niners to bring back Deebo, plus more notable news from NFL training camps
"NFL training camps are officially underway. Here's all the relevant news coming out to note for fantasy football in 2026.
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