DEEBO SAMUEL SR. NEWS

Hurts ribs on SNF Samuel (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, 49ers team reporter Lindsey Pallares reports.

Impact Samuel had been playing effectively despite battling pneumonia over the week leading up to the game, but he injured his ribs in the second half. He caught four of seven targets for 71 yards while adding four rushing attempts for 15 yards prior to the injury. That production didn't include a 66-yard touchdown catch that was nullified by a holding penalty in the second quarter.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel Sr. Blazes Past Dallas for a 47-Yard Catch San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel connected with QB Brock Purdy for a 47-yard catch against the Dallas Cowboys on 'SNF.'

OCTOBER 28 • 49ERS.COM

Suiting up in Week 8 Samuel (illness) is listed as active Sunday against the Cowboys, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact One week removed from logging just four offensive snaps due to an illness that eventually was determined to be pneumonia and prompted a stay in the hospital, Samuel will be available to San Francisco's offense Week 8. With Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out for the season and Jauan Jennings (hip) sidelined for a second contest in a row, Samuel and TE George Kittle (foot) likely will serve as the top pass catchers for QB Brock Purdy on Sunday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Samuel (illness) is likely to suit up in Sunday's Week 8 contest against the Cowboys, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Samuel played only three offensive snaps last Sunday against Kansas City and was hospitalized after the loss due to a bout of pneumonia. He didn't practice Wednesday but finished the week with a pair of limited sessions to set himself up to play Sunday. Samuel's ability to take the field against Dallas could be huge for a passing game that will be without Brandon Aiyuk (knee-IR) and Jauan Jennings (hip). George Kittle is also questionable due to a lingering foot injury.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Samuel (illness) remains listed as questionable but is likely to suit up in Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Samuel played only four snaps last Sunday against Kansas City and was hospitalized after the loss due to a bout of pneumonia. He didn't practice Wednesday but finished the week with a pair of limited sessions to set himself up to play Sunday. His ability to take the field against Dallas could be huge for a passing game that will be without Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Jauan Jennings (hip).

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

George Kittle, Deebo Samuel Sr. Questionable for Week 8 vs. Cowboys; Injury Report #DALvsSF The San Francisco 49ers released their latest injury updates headed into the team's Week 8 matchup vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

OCTOBER 25 • 49ERS.COM

Receives Week 8 questionable tag Samuel (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Samuel took the field for just four plays in this past Sunday's loss to the Chiefs before he was sent to the hospital due to a case of pneumonia before being discharged Tuesday. He then returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant and was back on the practice field again Friday, which increases the hope that Samuel might be ready to play Sunday. Per Matt Barrows of The Athletic, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the 49ers have been taking things slowly with Samuel since he returned to practice, but the wideout's stamina has improved with each passing day. The 49ers will presumably check in on Samuel's condition early Sunday before making a call on his status, but if he suits up, the 28-year-old could be in line for a focal role in the San Francisco passing game. In addition to wideout Brandon Aiyuk (knee) being out for the season, the 49ers have ruled out receiver Jauan Jennings for Week 8, while tight end George Kittle (foot) is listed as questionable.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Samuel (wrist/illness) was limited at Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact After logging only four snaps on offense this past Sunday against the Chiefs due to an illness, coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Monday that the wide receiver was diagnosed with pneumonia and in the hospital. Samuel was discharged Tuesday, and just two days later he was back on the practice field with a cap on his reps. The 49ers are giving him a chance to play Sunday versus the Cowboys, but Friday's injury report ultimately will reveal whether or not he goes into the weekend with a designation for that contest.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at Thursday's practice Samuel (illness) was present at the open portion of Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Samuel managed just four offensive snaps during this past Sunday's loss to the Chiefs with what eventually was deemed to be pneumonia, which forced a stay in the hospital. He was discharged Tuesday and was spotted running and doing some conditioning work on the side at Wednesday's session, per Wagoner. While Samuel went down as a non-participant, his return to the practice field Thursday generally is a good sign that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Aiyuk's injury provides an opportunity for Ricky Pearsall to shine for the 49ers

The plan to ease rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall back into form as he worked his way back from being shot in the chest didn’t last long for the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No practice Wednesday, may play Sunday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel (illness) won't practice Wednesday but has a chance to play Sunday against the Cowboys, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Samuel was able to handle just four offensive snaps during this past Sunday's loss to the Chiefs due to an illness, which was clarified as pneumonia by Shanahan on Monday. A stay in the hospital was ordered up for Samuel, but he was released as of Tuesday. Considering Shanahan's comments Wednesday, Samuel's status now will be one to watch, as the 49ers are particularly banged-up in the skill positions at the moment.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Deebo Samuel released from the hospital after bout of pneumonia

San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel has been released from the hospital after being treated for a bout of pneumonia

OCTOBER 22

Released from hospital Samuel (illness) was discharged from a San Francisco-area hospital Tuesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Samuel had been admitted to the hospital Sunday, after he had played just four snaps in the 49ers' 28-18 loss to the Chiefs before exiting the game when he experienced a buildup of fluid in his lungs. While Samuel's ability to leave the hospital and return home is a positive sign, head coach Kyle Shanahan said the receiver is without a clear timeline to resume practicing or playing while he recovers from a bout with pneumonia. The 49ers' pass-catching corps could be down multiple key members Sunday against the Cowboys, as Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is out for the season, while receivers Jauan Jennings (hip) and Chris Conley (ankle) and tight end George Kittle (foot) are seemingly viewed as day-to-day.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys Rival 49ers Reveal Frightening Hospital News on Deebo Ahead of a visit from the Cowboys, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is revealing the unfortunate news that Deebo Samuel is now in the hospital...

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brandon Aiyuk's injury is the latest blow to the 49ers playmaker group

The strength of the San Francisco 49ers’ offense the past few seasons has been the number of dynamic playmakers that makes it nearly impossible to stop every option

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers WR Deebo Samuel hospitalized due to pneumonia and fluid in his lungs

The Niners offense is dealing with another blow as star WR Deebo Samuel has been hospitalized due to pneumonia and fluid in his lungs.

OCTOBER 22

Has pneumonia, no timetable for return Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Samuel has been diagnosed with pneumonia and doesn't have a timeline for when he'll be available again, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Samuel attempted to play through an illness Sunday against the Chiefs but ultimately was limited to four offensive snaps before he was ruled out after halftime. Shanahan also relayed that Samuel is in the hospital, so with Brandon Aiyuk suffering season-ending ACL and MCL tears in his right knee Sunday, Jauan Jennings tending to a hip issue and Chris Conley picking up a sprained ankle Week 7, Ricky Pearsall, Jacob Cowing and Ronnie Bell are the healthy options at wide receiver for the 49ers at the moment.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel Roasted by NFL Fans After Embarrassing Photo Goes Viral Not the best look for Deebo Samuel, to say the least.

OCTOBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out with illness Samuel has been ruled out of Sunday's contest versus the Chiefs due to an illness, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prior to Sunday's kickoff, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that Samuel was dealing with an illness but was expected to attempt to play through it. However, after only a sprinkling of snaps early in the contest, Samuel remained on the sideline and eventually walked to the locker room slowly in the second quarter. After halftime, Samuel, along with Brandon Aiyuk (knee), were ruled out, leaving Chris Conley, Ricky Pearsall, Jacob Cowing and Ronnie Bell as the 49ers' available healthy wide receivers with Jauan Jennings (hip) inactive.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Samuel has been ruled out of Sunday's contest versus the Chiefs due to an illness, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prior to Sunday's kickoff, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that Samuel was dealing with an illness but was expected to attempt to play through it. However, after only a sprinkling of snaps early in the contest, Samuel remained on the sideline and eventually walked to the locker room slowly in the second quarter. After halftime, Samuel, along with Brandon Aiyuk (knee), was ruled out, leaving Chris Conley, Ricky Pearsall, Jacob Cowing and Ronnie Bell as the 49ers' available healthy wide receivers, with Jauan Jennings (hip) inactive.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers lose Brandon Aiyuk to a serious knee injury after getting Ricky Pearsall back

The emotional lift of Ricky Pearsall’s return to the field 50 days after he was shot lasted less than a half

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has illness, expected to play Sunday Samuel is tending to an illness but is expected to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Samuel operated with a cap on his reps this past week due to a wrist injury but ultimately was cleared to suit up for Week 7 action. With an ailment now in tow, there's a chance his snap share is below its norm of 70-plus percent, which could open up reps for Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall and Chris Conley with Jauan Jennings (hip) sidelined.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Has illness, expected to play Samuel is tending to an illness but is expected to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Samuel operated with a cap on his reps this past week due to a wrist injury but ultimately was cleared to suit up for Week 7 action. With an ailment now in tow, there's a chance his snap share is below its norm of 70-plus percent, which could open up reps for Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall and Chris Conley, with Jauan Jennings (hip) sidelined.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel Name-Dropped by NFL Insider in Latest Trade Update San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel entered the trade rumor mill again.

OCTOBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cleared for Super Bowl rematch Samuel (wrist) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact One of the toughest wide receivers in the league, Samuel never figured to miss a Super Bowl rematch (2x) with a wrist injury. He even shed his non-contact jersey at Friday's practice, and there could be a bit more weight placed on him and Brandon Aiyuk in the absence of No. 3 receiver Jauan Jennings, who was ruled out Friday with a hip injury.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE