Deebo Samuel returns to 49ers on one-year deal amid injuries
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:52 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Deebo Samuel has signed a one-year, $7 million contract to return to the San Francisco 49ers after a season with the Commanders. His return comes as the 49ers face injuries to wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk. Samuel previously spent six seasons in San Francisco, where he was a vital contributor, culminating in an All-Pro season in 2021. In the 2025 season with Washington, he led the team in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Samuel is expected to occupy the 'Z' receiver spot in the lineup.
- •Samuel played six seasons with the 49ers from 2019 to 2024.
- •He had 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns last season.
- •Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk are currently injured.
- •Samuel is expected to fill a significant role in the receiving corps.
- •He was a key part of two NFC Championship-winning teams with San Francisco.
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Former Commanders WR Deebo Samuel returning to former team
- 2:08 AMCBS NFL — Deebo Samuel reunites with 49ers amid injuries to wide receivers Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers after a season with the Commanders
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Deebo Samuel reuniting with 49ers amid Ricky Pearsall injury
"San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday,...
"Samuel spent the first six years of his career with the 49ers before playing for the Commanders last season
"Former Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel is heading back to San Francisco.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:52 AMFormer Commanders WR Deebo Samuel returning to former team
Former Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel is heading back to San Francisco.
- CBS NFLJul 31, 2026, 2:08 AMDeebo Samuel reunites with 49ers amid injuries to wide receivers Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk
Samuel spent the first six years of his career with the 49ers before playing for the Commanders last season
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:30 AMDeebo Samuel returns to the 49ers after a season with the Commanders
Deebo goes back to Cali
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:27 AMDeebo Samuel reuniting with 49ers amid Ricky Pearsall injury
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday,...
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