49ers players express desire for Deebo Samuel reunion amid free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
As NFL training camps approach, Deebo Samuel remains a free agent after being released by the Washington Commanders. Samuel’s former teammates George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk publicly suggested a return to the San Francisco 49ers, with Juszczyk offering a guest house and Kittle mentioning a second home for Samuel. The comments have sparked discussions about whether the 49ers should pursue Samuel, especially considering ongoing questions about their current receiving corps and Kittle’s Achilles injury. Samuel expressed readiness to sign on social media just days prior, intensifying speculation about his potential return to San Francisco.
- •Deebo Samuel is currently a free agent after his release this offseason.
- •George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk welcomed Samuel's return on social media.
- •The 49ers have restructured their receiving group this offseason.
- •Kittle's Achilles injury raises concerns about the team's offensive depth.
- •Samuel's last year with the 49ers included 51 receptions for 670 yards.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle replies to Deebo Samuel spark reunion talks
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers All-Pros thinks team should reunite with former star WR
"Deebo Samuel is a free agent and his former teammates could be signaling for him to return to the San Francisco 49ers.
"Deebo Samuel remains a free agent, but George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk would welcome him back on 49ers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 1:11 AMKyle Juszczyk, George Kittle replies to Deebo Samuel spark reunion talks
Deebo Samuel is a free agent and his former teammates could be signaling for him to return to the San Francisco 49ers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 9:00 PM49ers All-Pros thinks team should reunite with former star WR
Deebo Samuel remains a free agent, but George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk would welcome him back on 49ers.
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