DEEBO SAMUEL SR. NEWS

Week 1 still in play Samuel (foot) did not participate in Monday's practice, but a decision regarding his status for Week 1 could be made in the coming days, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact We got some positive news regarding Samuel when the team lifted him from the NFI list this past weekend, and it sounds like Week 1 remains in play. Team officials have flip-flopped on the sophomore's status following offseason foot surgery in June, but they will bring in foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson to be a part of the decision-making process Tuesday, which should help provide a clearer picture of the wideout's availability.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel 'Has a Shot' For Week 1, Fred Warner's Availability; John Lynch Provides Player Updates Following Initial Roster Cuts The 49ers general manager addressed the status of several players heading into Week 1, including his contentment with the team's expanded pr...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

49ers GM: WR Deebo Samuel 'has a shot' to play in opener

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch says starting receiver Deebo Samuel “has a shot” to play in the season opener after being sidelined all summer by a broken foot

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers GM John Lynch on roster moves: Samuel ‘summit’ upcoming, Garoppolo ‘our quarterback’ The 49ers head into their first week of the season with questions still surrounding Deebo Samuel’s and Fred Warner’s availability, plus thei...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Lifted from NFI list The 49ers activated Samuel (foot) from the active/non-football injury list Saturday.

Impact With the move official, Samuel can continue his quest to play Week 1 following more than two months spent in recovery mode due to a Jones fracture in his left foot. Along the way, he was spotted running sprints on the side during an Aug. 26 session and may return to the practice field in the lead up to the season opener Sept. 13 versus the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate WR Deebo Samuel off injury list

The San Francisco 49ers have activated starting receiver Deebo Samuel from the non-football injury list

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers roster deadline: Who missed the cut, who joins Deebo Samuel on the 53? Deebo Samuel got cleared to make the 49ers’ 53-man roster but fellow receiver Jauan Jennings was among those cut before Saturday’s deadline.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic

The theory that NFL teams would go with three quarterbacks to start the pandemic-impacted season took a hit Saturday

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May be available Week 1 Samuel (foot) may be activated from the active/non-football injury list prior to a Week 1 matchup with the Cardinals, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact While taking part in joint workouts with his teammates in Nashville back in June, Samuel suffered what eventually was deemed to be a Jones fracture in his left foot. He underwent surgery and was expected to require 10-to-12 weeks to recover fully, putting his availability for the season opener in jeopardy. Having said that, Samuel was seen sprinting on a side field in late August, and there's potential for the second-year wide receiver to practice during Week 1 prep. As a result, his status should be watched closely over the next week.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate James, place Austin on IR

The San Francisco 49ers got one receiver back healthy and lost another for the long term

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFC West Injury Analysis: Updates on Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Jalen Hurd and more | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF Analyzing NFL players who suffered injuries in 2019 to determine their current health, recovery times and outlooks for fantasy football in 2...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • PFF.COM

Could practice next week Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that he's hopeful Samuel (foot) will be back at practice next week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Samuel is pushing to get on the field for the 49ers' Sept. 13 season opener against Arizona, and a return to practice next week would represent an important step in the right direction. The versatile wideout suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot back in June and was projected to miss 10-to-12 weeks. Even if Samuel receives medical clearance in time to suit up Week 1, the possibility that he could be on a restricted snap count can't be ignored.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo close to rejoining 49ers On Wednesday afternoon Kyle Shanahan provided good news on Deebo Samuel's foot injury.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

D.J. Moore, A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel and the rise of after-the-catch monsters | College Football | PFF After-the-catch ability appears to translate particularly well from college to the NFL, with wideouts such as Deebo Samuel, D.J. Moore and A...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • PFF.COM

ON FOOTBALL: Planning, patience a must to replace players

Replacing an NFL player because of injury or play usually is as easy as a phone call and a plane ride

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spotted sprinting hard Samuel (foot) was spotted sprinting hard on a side field Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Barrows, the wideout had "his most intense workout thus far with change-of-direction exercises, etc." The report also notes that Samuel is pushing to be ready for Week 1 action and this news offers some concrete hope that he could meet his goal.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bosa, Brandon Aiyuk out at least 1 week for 49ers

San Francisco 49ers star edge rusher Nick Bosa and rookie receiver Brandon Aiyuk will both miss at least one week of practice with lower-body injuries

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Mike Williams, Tyrell Williams, Deebo Samuel, more affect draft sleepers, busts WR rankings are in flux due to injuries to Mike Williams, Tyrell Williams, Deebo Samuel, and Alshon Jeffery, and the Patriots RB situation h...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brandon Aiyuk, Dee Ford leave 49ers practice with injuries

The San Francisco 49ers had two key players leave practice early with rookie receiver Brandon Aiyuk and edge rusher Dee Ford each suffering lower-body injuries

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers WR Dante Pettis uses Super Bowl snub as fuel in 2020

The disappointing finish to Dante Pettis’ second season in the NFL served as the fuel for his offseason

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Bosa-Trent Williams matchup highlights 49ers camp

Defensive end Nick Bosa is ready to make one conclusion about the San Francisco 49ers after only a few days of practice

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hope for Week 1 appearance Coach Kyle Shanahan hopes Samuel (foot) will be available for a Week 1 matchup with the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Due to the Jones fracture suffered in his left foot during offseason training back in June, Samuel's status for the season opener was precarious following a prognosis of 10-to-12 weeks to recover. Shanahan has wavered in his belief that Samuel will suit up in the aforementioned contest, telling Matt Barrows of The Athletic this past Saturday that he's "not counting on it." Even if Samuel gets the all-clear to play Week 1, there's no guarantee he'll fill his usual role or take on a full allotment of snaps.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel Fantasy Outlook Rises Following Injury Update When Deebo Samuel broke his foot over the summer, the general consensus was that he wouldn't return to the field until midway through the ye...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Shanahan hopeful 49ers have Samuel to start season "I'm hoping for Week One, but not sure yet." – Shanahan

AUGUST 16, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

49ers Hoping for Week 1 Return for Deebo Samuel, But Not 'Counting On It' Kyle Shanahan believes it is

AUGUST 16, 2020 • 49ERS.COM