Samuel returns to 49ers with target upside amid injuries to Pearsall and Kirk.
Samuel reunites with the 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million after one season with Washington. The move positions him for increased target opportunity in Kyle Shanahan's offense amid uncertainty in San Francisco's receiving room: Ricky Pearsall is dealing with a significant knee issue, Christian Kirk has been out with a calf injury, and Brandon Aiyuk is expected to be released. Samuel led Washington with 72 catches, 727 receiving yards, and 5 receiving touchdowns last season and returns to an offense where he previously established himself as one of football's most versatile weapons in the receiving and running games, peaking in 2021 with 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns for first-team All-Pro honors.
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View Deebo Samuel 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsAfter a single season with the Washington Commanders, the former All-Pro wide receiver is signing a one-year deal with the Niners worth up to $7 million. The deal comes amid considerable uncertainty in the Niners' wide receivers room. Wednesday saw the news that former first-round pick Ricky Pearsall is dealing with a significant knee issue, while free agent acquisition Christian Kirk has been out recently with a calf injury.
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- Samuel reunites with the 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million after one season with Washington. The move positions him for increased target opportunity in Kyle Shanahan's offense amid uncertainty in San Francisco's receiving room: Ricky Pearsall is dealing with a significant knee issue, Christian Kirk has been out with a calf injury, and Brandon Aiyuk is expected to be released. Samuel led Washington with 72 catches, 727 receiving yards, and 5 receiving touchdowns last season and returns to an offense where he previously established himself as one of football's most versatile weapons in the receiving and running games, peaking in 2021 with 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns for first-team All-Pro honors.
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- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Deebo Samuel (WR). Samuel returns to 49ers with target upside amid injuries to Pearsall and Kirk.
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