San francisco: The 49ers are bringing back Debo Samuel! He's signed to a one-year, $7 million contract to help rescue the team's offense from crisis. Veteran wide receiver Debo Samuel is set to return to the Bay Area after securing a one-year deal worth up to $7 million to play for the San Francisco 49ers.
According to Thai News Agency, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, this return comes as the 49ers are facing a severe receiver crisis. Both Ricky Pearsale, their top receiver, is struggling with a knee injury that may require surgery and could sideline him for the rest of the season, and new receiver Christian Kirk is also sidelined with a calf injury. This has forced coach Kyle Shanahan to quickly find a former player familiar with the team's system and playing style to help the team.
Samuel, 30, was drafted by his former team in the second round in 2019 and was a key player in Shanahan's offense until he moved to the Washington Commanders last season. While his physical condition and speed may have declined from his peak, his performance with Washington last season was still reliable, with 72 receptions for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns. This return will bring back a trusted defensive partner, Brock Purdy, to work alongside new superstar wide receiver Mike Evans and rookie DeShaun Stribling.