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Deebo Samuel signs one-year deal with 49ers worth up to $7 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Deebo Samuel signs one-year deal with 49ers worth up to $7 million

Summary

Deebo Samuel has signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers worth up to $7 million. The deal includes a base salary of $3.27 million, a $490,000 roster bonus, and additional per-game bonuses that bring the guaranteed portion of the contract to $4.1 million. Samuel can earn up to $2.9 million in incentives based on performance metrics, including yardage, touchdowns, and playoff participation. This contract allows for Samuel to play both receiver and running back, addressing comments made by 49ers General Manager John Lynch about his role on the team.

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Status Watch

•Samuel's deal includes a $490,000 roster bonus and $3.27 million base salary.
•The contract features up to $2.9 million in performance-based incentives.
•Incentives include benchmarks for scrimmage yards and touchdowns.
•Samuel is expected to take on multiple roles including receiver and running back.
•49ers General Manager John Lynch confirmed the plan for Samuel's utilization.

Latest Updates

2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Deebo Samuel's deal has a $4.1 million base, and up to $2.9 million in incentives

What they're saying

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The initial reports as to many NFL player contracts focus on the "up to" amount, since it's a bigger number — and it's usually the number that gets attached to the deal.
— Yahoo Sports

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