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Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

Headline from KOB 4, from the development of Jul 30, 2026

Newest development Jul 31, 2026 · 3 reportsChristian McCaffrey, Mike Evans Excited Over 49ers Adding Deebo Samuel

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury. A person familiar with the deal said Thursday that Samuel agreed to return to the 49ers on a one-year contract worth up to $7 million.

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    Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

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    Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans Excited Over 49ers Adding Deebo Samuel

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  1. KTVU San Francisco

    Deebo Samuel returns to 49ers on reported one-year deal (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Former 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is returning to San Francisco after agreeing to a one-year contract, according to reports. ESPN's Ian Rapoport reported that Samuel signed a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, bringing the veteran receiver back to the Bay Area.

  2. KOB 4

    Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury. A person familiar with the deal said Thursday that Samuel agreed to return to the 49ers on a one-year contract worth up to $7 million.

  3. The Brunswick News

    Source: 49ers bringing back Deebo Samuel for injury-battered receiving corps (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It’s time for Deebo 2.0. The 49ers are re-signing wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year, $7 million deal, a league source confirmed. Last year, the 49ers traded Samuel for a fifth-round draft pick to the…

  4. KRON4

    49ers bringing back WR Deebo Samuel on one-year deal: report (opens KRON4)

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    KRON4's feed description

    (KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back wide receiver Deebo Samuel. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Samuel has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million. Samuel, 30, was traded to the Washington Commanders in March 2025 and played one season in the Nation's Capital.

  5. Fox News

    49ers bring back Deebo Samuel to fill void left by Ricky Pearsall's knee injury: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million to rejoin the San Francisco 49ers after Ricky Pearsall suffered a knee injury.

  6. UPI

    San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Deebo Samuel agree to one-year deal (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The San Francisco 49ers and free agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract, he confirmed on social media.

  7. New York Post

    49ers’ Deebo Samuel reacts publicly for first time since blockbuster news of reunion (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Deebo Samuel appears to be ready to rejoin the San Francisco 49ers.

  8. Newsweek

    49ers-Deebo Samuel Reunion Wasn't Forced Because of Ricky Pearsall Injury (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers didn't sign Deebo Samuel just because of Ricky Pearsall's injury.

  9. Forbes

    Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans Excited Over 49ers Adding Deebo Samuel (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    49ers stars react after San Francisco reunites with receiver Deebo Samuel on a one-year contract.

  10. KRON4

    VIDEO: Deebo Samuel makes first appearance after return to 49ers (opens KRON4)

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    KRON4's feed description

    (KRON)-- Wide receiver Deebo Samuel was spotted on the practice fields for the first time after the 49ers signed a one-year deal with the athlete. Samuel was traded to the Washington Commanders in 2025 and has now been re-signed, bringing him back to the Bay Area for the first time since 2024.

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