Deebo Samuel Returns to 49ers on One‑Year Deal

Samuel, who finished the 2024 season with Washington, hauled in 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns before his brief stint in D.C. The 49ers’ re‑tooling of the wide‑receiver corps—adding veterans Mike Evans and Christian Kirk and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling—creates a deep roster. With a lingering knee issue for Ricky Pearsall, the team turns to the proven commodity of Samuel, a former No. 36 pick who posted 334 receptions, 4,792 yards and 22 touchdowns over six seasons in San Francisco. grenadier.co.za

Reuniting with Shanahan and Purdy gives the 49ers an immediate playmaker and a chance to compete for the NFC West title as they overhaul the receiving lineup around Samuel and Evans.