49ers get huge injury update on Deebo Samuel
Deebo Samuel’s stint on the sidelines isn’t expected to last for much longer.
The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver reportedly plans to play Sunday in his team’s Week 4 contest against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reported the news late Saturday.
Source: #49ers WR Deebo Samuel plans to play Sunday vs the #Patriots.
The All-Pro has 13 catches for 164 yards and a rushing touchdown in two games this season. Samuel (calf) is listed as questionable. pic.twitter.com/hYi0Z1W9HU
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 29, 2024
Samuel suffered a calf strain in the second half of the 49ers’ Week 2 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The 2021 Pro Bowler was quickly ruled out for Week 3 and was initially expected to miss at least a few weeks.
But Samuel looked comfortable in practice earlier this week and was upgraded to “questionable” heading into the weekend.
With the 49ers scuffling to a 1-2 record to start the season, the team needs all the help it can get to regain its status as a Super Bowl contender.
In two games this season, Samuel has tallied 13 catches for 164 yards.