The San Francisco 49ers are losing wide receivers by the day.
On Thursday, news surfaced that dynamic playmaker Deebo Samuel suffered a fractured foot during a throwing session with teammates and could miss up to three months. He wasn’t the only Niners receiver to suffer a significant injury while training this offseason. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, receiver and kick returner Richie James Jr. broke a bone in his wrist recently and is expected to be out for two months.
Deebo Samuel (broken foot, as per @RapSheet) isn’t the only #49ers WR to suffer an injury recently. Sources say WR/KR Richie James Jr. broke a bone in his wrist while training. Likely to be sidelined at least two months.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 19, 2020
James, a seventh-round pick in 2018, plays primarily on special teams for the 49ers. He was one of the most electric playmakers in college football at Middle Tennessee.
From a timing standpoint, things could be worse for San Francisco. While Samuel sounds like he is in danger of missing Week 1, he is not expected to miss a significant portion of the season if his rehab goes well. James should be recovered in time for the start of the regular season.
