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Deebo Samuel Sr.
WR · SF

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Position WR
Team SF
Bye Week 8
PPR Rank #154

Deebo Samuel Sr.

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: FA.

Quick Facts

  • Position: WR
  • Team: SF (San Francisco 49ers)
  • Bye week (2026): -
  • FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 154

2026 Outlook

Week 6 hamstring injury and WR depth crisis (Oct 13-14): Suffered hamstring injury in second half of 32-29 road win over Seattle, further exacerbating the 49ers' receiver depth problem. With Deebo out, Mike Evans becomes the only reliable WR option for QB Brock Purdy, forcing San Francisco to consider trade deadline moves for reinforcements. KNBR radio discussed the 49ers as potential suitors for Jerry Jeudy from the Browns or Tyreek Hill as free agents, though skepticism exists about Hill's post-ACL recovery. (per Power Rankings: Where the 49ers Stand Entering Week 6 - San Francisco 49ers and 49ers Receive Clear Tyreek Hill Verdict Amid Wideout Injuries)

Signed one-year, $7M deal with San Francisco 49ers in late July 2026 to provide depth after WR Ricky Pearsall developed PCL knee concerns during early training camp. Samuel returns to his former team where he played three seasons (2022-2024) before being released. In 2025 with the Washington Commanders, he posted 72 catches for 727 yards and 5 TDs. At age 30 and with persistent injury history, Samuel is positioned as a complementary receiver in Kyle Shanahan's offense while Pearsall recovers from injury (per Fantasy Football: Ricky Pearsall injury sparks Niners to bring back Deebo, plus more notable news from NFL training camps). De'Zhaun Stribling (rookie) also benefits from the elevated opportunity with Pearsall sidelined. If Pearsall's PCL issue extends into the regular season, Samuel becomes a more relevant fantasy asset, but on a one-year deal with age and injury concerns, he remains a boom-or-bust option dependent on opportunity.

Role / Depth Chart

Multi-role contributor with 49ers: receiver, running back, and kick returner. GM John Lynch confirmed Samuel will be "used all over the field" during the 2026 season, similar to his 2021 All-Pro season when he carried the ball 59 times while catching 99 passes for 1,405 yards (per WR Deebo Samuel will also play running back and return kicks in second 49ers stint). Depth receiver and secondary option with 49ers. Role dependent on Ricky Pearsall's PCL recovery. If Pearsall misses extended time, Samuel could become WR2 behind Mike Evans.

Injury Status

Week 6 hamstring injury: Suffered a hamstring injury in the second half of the 49ers' 32-29 road win over Seattle on Oct 13. May require receiver reinforcements for San Francisco.

Healthy entering 2026 after playing all 16 games with Commanders in 2025. Persistent hamstring and knee concerns from prior years remain a durability risk factor.

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Open Questions

(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)

Coaches shaping Deebo's role

Kyle ShanahanHead CoachKlay KubiakOffensive CoordinatorJerry GrayDefensive Passing Game CoordinatorLeonard HankersonPassing Game Coordinator/Wide ReceiversAndrew Hayes-StokerOffensive Assistant/Wide ReceiversChris FoersterAssistant Head Coach/Offensive LineRoman SapoluAssistant Offensive Line