Deebo Samuel agrees to return to 49ers after Pearsall knee harm

The San Francisco 49ers’ receiving corps took an early coaching camp hit as Ricky Pearsall’s knee harm turned a rising concern.

That uncertainty led San Francisco again to a well-recognized identify. Former All-Professional vast receiver Deebo Samuel agreed Thursday to return to the 49ers on a one-year deal price as much as $7 million, ESPN reported.

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San Francisco 49ers participant Deebo Samuel Sr. warms up earlier than a recreation towards the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Nov. 17, 2024. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Photos)

Samuel’s NFL profession began within the Bay Space after the 49ers spent a second spherical draft decide on the South Carolina standout in 2019.

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Samuel went on to spend the primary six years of his NFL run with the Niners and helped the workforce attain the Tremendous Bowl twice. He earned All-Professional honors in 2021 when he had 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns.

Washington Commanders participant Deebo Samuel (1)warms up earlier than a recreation at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on Dec. 20, 2025. (Michael Owens/Getty Photos)

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Samuel was traded to Washington in 2025 for a fifth-round draft decide and had 72 catches for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns for the Commanders final season.

San Francisco 49ers vast receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., left, can not catch a cross whereas being defended by Los Angeles Rams security Kamren Kinchens throughout the second half of an NFL soccer recreation in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Picture/Jed Jacobsohn)

He turned a free agent in March and now will be a part of the Niners to offer reinforcement with Pearsall out.

The Related Press contributed to this report.