49ers sign Deebo Samuel to one-year deal amid injuries
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year contract worth up to $7 million. This move comes as the team deals with injuries to starters Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall. Samuel, who spent the last season with the Washington Commanders, returns to San Francisco after six years with the franchise. His presence bolsters the 49ers' receiving corps, which includes Mike Evans and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling.
- •Samuel returns to the 49ers after six years with the team
- •Contract is worth up to $7 million
- •Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall are injured
- •Samuel led the Commanders in receptions and yards last season
- •49ers look to strengthen their wide receiver corps
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Updated 49ers WR depth chart after Deebo Samuel signing
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Deebo Samuel is back! 49ers pull off stunning reunion
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers bring back Deebo Samuel on short deal. What it could mean
"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.
"The San Francisco 49ers brought back an old friend on Thursday, and now their wide receiver room has even more name recognition.
"The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back an old friend, signing wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a new contract. See the details.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:47 AMUpdated 49ers WR depth chart after Deebo Samuel signing
The San Francisco 49ers brought back an old friend on Thursday, and now their wide receiver room has even more name recognition.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:41 AMDeebo Samuel is back! 49ers pull off stunning reunion
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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:21 AM49ers bring back Deebo Samuel on short deal. What it could mean
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back an old friend, signing wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a new contract. See the details.
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