PositiveUsageTue, August 4, 2026
Samuel's rushing role unclear in 2026, but he's being used as kick returner.
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Samuel's versatility as both a runner and receiver was a core part of his game in San Francisco, though the rushing element wasn't tapped into much during his 2025 season in Washington. It remains unclear how much rushing volume he'll see with the 49ers in 2026, but he is being deployed as a kick returner, expanding his offensive role.
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Samuel's versatility had been a huge part of his game in San Francisco, where he was utilized as a runner and a receiver. The rushing element wasn't tapped into much last year in Washington, and it's unclear how much of a role he'll see there for the 49ers this year. But he is being used as a kick returner, adding to his versatility.
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- What did Niners Nation say about Deebo Samuel?
- Samuel's versatility as both a runner and receiver was a core part of his game in San Francisco, though the rushing element wasn't tapped into much during his 2025 season in Washington. It remains unclear how much rushing volume he'll see with the 49ers in 2026, but he is being deployed as a kick returner, expanding his offensive role.
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- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Deebo Samuel (WR SF). Samuel's rushing role unclear in 2026, but he's being used as kick returner.
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