49ers could field five skill players aged 30 or older with Deebo Samuel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers may become the fourth team in the Super Bowl era to start five non-quarterback skill players aged 30 or older if Deebo Samuel is among the starters. This update follows the team's decision to sign Samuel, replacing 25-year-old Ricky Pearsall with the 30-year-old veteran. Alongside Samuel, the potential lineup could include Mike Evans, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Kyle Juszczyk. Previous teams to achieve this feat include the 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2003 Denver Broncos, and the 1992 Washington team. The 49ers are counting on these experienced players for the remainder of the season, which raises questions about their field-stretching capabilities without Pearsall.
- •Deebo Samuel signed by the 49ers, replacing Ricky Pearsall.
- •Potentially starting five skill-position players aged 30 or older.
- •Previous teams achieving this were the Bucs, Broncos, and Washington.
- •Samuel's speed remains a key asset for the team.
- •The 49ers rely on experienced players for the season.
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — The 49ers are set to become the 4th team in the Super Bowl era to do this if Deebo Samuel starts
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