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With Kyle Shanahan away at the start of training camp, Brock Purdy helps steer the 49ers’ offense as Deebo Samuel, De’Zhaun Stribling, and Demarcus Robinson emerge as reliable targets while Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Ricky Pearsall are sidelined.
With Ricky Pearsall sidelined by injury, the 49ers face wide receiver depth concerns and are weighing a potential Brandon Aiyuk reunion to bolster the unit behind Deebo Samuel; no roster move has been announced.
Ricky Pearsall is sidelined for the season with a knee injury (PCL) requiring season-ending surgery, while Deebo Samuel makes a return to practice; longtime executive VP Paraag Marathe is leaving football operations to focus on 49ers Enterprises’ soccer ventures (Leeds United and Rangers).
Grant Cohn’s 49ers mailbag steps through camp vibes, notes Deebo Samuel’s return amid an aging core, and projects Kaelon Black to lead backfield carries this season while addressing injuries, line play, and other roster questions.
Deebo Samuel arrived in "really good shape" and took part in a full 49ers practice on his first day back, signaling a versatile, all-over-the-field role for San Francisco. Coaches John Lynch and Raheem Morris voiced excitement about using him at receiver, running back, and in return, while the team navigated early camp injuries—including Ricky Pearsall’s season-ending knee surgery and several defensive-end injuries. Samuel connected with Brock Purdy during drills and even carried the ball, suggesting he’ll be a central playmaking piece as camp continues.
Deebo Samuel returned to the San Francisco 49ers after a one-year stint with the Commanders, saying it felt like he never left as he rejoined familiar staff and teammates; there were no hard feelings with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch amid ongoing contract talks, and coach Lynch indicated Samuel will be used in multiple roles, including returner and running back, in 2026.
Deebo Samuel is back with the 49ers and will be used as a multi‑position weapon—lining up at wide receiver, taking carries as a running back, and contributing in the return game—per GM John Lynch. He has a history of productive rushing and kickoff returns, and San Francisco is counting on his versatility to bolster the offense amid roster questions, while noting that more touches carry injury risk; he’s in good shape and ready to contribute.
The 49ers say Ricky Pearsall will undergo PCL surgery and be placed on season-ending IR, with a six-to-12-month recovery and a nine-month sweet spot, aiming to be ready for 2027; Pearsall’s IR opens a roster spot filled by Deebo Samuel, leaving a WR group led by Samuel alongside Evans, Stribling, Kirk and Robinson.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will be placed on season-ending injured reserve after a lingering PCL injury, with surgery planned to aim for 2027; Pearsall, a 2024 first-round pick, has career totals of 67 catches for 928 yards and three TDs. The 49ers recently re-signed Deebo Samuel and may seek additional receivers to pair with veteran Mike Evans.
Ricky Pearsall will undergo knee surgery and miss the 2026 season after the 49ers placed him on injured reserve. His knee issues emerged in camp, compounding an injury from 2025 and prompting a PCL procedure with an expected 6–12 month recovery. Pearsall, a 2024 first‑round pick who was shot in the chest in 2024 and battled hamstring/knee injuries in 2025, will be replaced by Deebo Samuel on a one‑year deal as San Francisco reshapes its receiver group under Kyle Shanahan.
The 49ers move quickly to replace injured Ricky Pearsall by bringing Deebo Samuel into the wide receiver mix, likely at flanker, while Pearsall’s knee issues threaten his 2026 season and push a broader WR reboot. De’Zhaun Stribling has been the standout early in camp, drawing praise from Evans and others as San Francisco builds its aging receiver corps; notes from Friday include strong blocking by Trent Williams, Williams and Bosa working together, Nick Martin at SAM, Shanahan’s hands-on approach, Foerster’s team speech, and a late practice scuffle.
San Francisco re-signed Deebo Samuel on a one-year, incentive-heavy deal (up to $7 million), retooling the offense around a deeper receiving corps and using Samuel as a secondary weapon rather than the primary playmaker. With Ricky Pearsall’s knee concerns, the 49ers added outside speed with Mike Evans and leaned on younger receivers to boost field-stretching and yards after catch for QB Brock Purdy, aiming to recreate a versatile, multi-threat attack while Samuel contributes in multiple roles, including possible return duties.
Mike Evans says Deebo Samuel’s return to the 49ers should bring energy and versatility to the offense, calling it a “hell of a pickup.” Samuel spent six seasons with SF before a 2024-25 stint with Washington and is back with the team as they pursue a strong season.
If Deebo Samuel starts, the 49ers could become the fourth team in the Super Bowl era to begin a game with five non-quarterback skill-position players aged 30 or older, joining the 1992 Washington, 2003 Denver, and 2004 Tampa Bay squads. The five would be Mike Evans, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk, and the Z receiver (either Deebo Samuel, Christian Kirk, or Demarcus Robinson). Pearsall’s departure could slow the offense’s field-stretch and speed, but Samuel’s speed (up to 19.23 mph on a kickoff) and return ability (30.1 yards per return on 15 tries) remain valuable for both offense and special teams.
San Francisco re-signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million to reinsert a versatile playmaker at the Z receiver spot, as Ricky Pearsall deals with a recurring knee injury that could sideline him. With Pearsall’s health uncertain and the WR corps thin, Samuel’s return provides familiarity and depth for the 49ers, who are also reshaping their roster with other signings.