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Trent Williams praises Deebo Samuel ahead of 49ers season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Trent Williams praises Deebo Samuel ahead of 49ers season opener

Summary

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams expressed confidence in wide receiver Deebo Samuel ahead of the season. Williams highlighted Samuel's return to the team as critical, especially after a challenging year in Washington. He indicated that Samuel's past adversity could motivate him to excel this upcoming season. The 49ers face uncertainty at wide receiver, with injuries to Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk impacting the roster. Samuel's versatility is expected to add depth and reduce the workload on Christian McCaffrey.

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Status Watch

•Trent Williams believes this is the best version of Deebo Samuel.
•Samuel's past season in Washington lacked expected success.
•Injuries to key receivers leave the 49ers with depth issues.
•Samuel's return enhances options for managing Christian McCaffrey's workload.
•Williams and Samuel maintained close contact during the offseason.

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7:10 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ Trent Williams Drops Bold Statement on Deebo Samuel Ahead of Season

What they're saying

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The San Francisco 49ers will enter the season with questions at wide receiver. Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire season after undergoing knee surgery. Christian Kirk has been sidelined since the opening day of camp with a calf injury. Mike Evans has dealt with a quad issue that has limited his availability in practice.The injuries […] The post 49ers’ Trent Williams Drops Bold Statement on Deebo Samuel Ahead of Season appeared first on HEAVY.
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