PositiveRoleFri, July 31, 2026
Samuel returns to 49ers on $7M deal; Swiss Army knife role addresses RB depth concerns.
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Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year, $7 million deal after spending 2025 with the Washington Commanders (72 receptions, 727 yards, 5 touchdowns). The source notes he was historically used as a Swiss Army knife in San Francisco, splitting time as both wide receiver and running back; in 2021 he was All-Pro with 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and 6 touchdowns plus 51 rushing attempts for 365 yards and 8 rushing touchdowns. His return addresses depth concerns in the 49ers' running back room, which is dealing with Jordan James' broken rib injury.
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Deebo Samuel is back with the San Francisco 49ers after signing a 1-year, $7 million contract on Thursday evening... In his first stint in San Francisco, Samuel was used as a Swiss Army knife for the team, as he would split time as a wide receiver and running back.
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- Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year, $7 million deal after spending 2025 with the Washington Commanders (72 receptions, 727 yards, 5 touchdowns). The source notes he was historically used as a Swiss Army knife in San Francisco, splitting time as both wide receiver and running back; in 2021 he was All-Pro with 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and 6 touchdowns plus 51 rushing attempts for 365 yards and 8 rushing touchdowns. His return addresses depth concerns in the 49ers' running back room, which is dealing with Jordan James' broken rib injury.
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