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ArticleNFLN: Niners rookie WR Stribling out at least a month with ankle sprain; surger...Captured September 13, 2026
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Without the rookie in Brock Purdy's receiving corps, Demarcus Robinson, Deebo Samuel and Jacob Cowing are slated for more action than expected early on. Newcomer Mike Evans led all 49ers wideouts with 48 snaps against L.A., followed by Robinson (40) and Samuel (26).

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Samuel positioned for increased role with Stribling sidelined; 26 snaps Week 1.

With De'Zhaun Stribling out at least a month, Deebo Samuel is slated for more action than expected early in the 2026 season in Brock Purdy's receiving corps. Samuel logged 26 snaps against the Rams in Week 1.

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