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49ers Re-sign Deebo Samuel, Safety Pearsall Set for Surgery

8/2/2026

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Deebo Re-signed

Deebo Samuel re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year, $7 million contract.
He joined practice Saturday and caught three passes, including a gain from quarterback Brock Purdy.
GM John Lynch said Samuel will line up as receiver, running back and full-time kick-returner.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw called Samuel “the juice of the offense,” noting his return boosts team confidence.

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Pearsall Surgery

The 49ers will have safety Ricky Pearsall undergo PCL reconstruction, requiring nine months rehab that could let him join 2027 offseason activities.
GM John Lynch said they will not pick up Pearsall’s fifth-year option, leaving him in a 2027 contract year.
The surgery follows two failed non-operative attempts, marking his third setback in his first three NFL seasons.
Drafted 31st overall in 2024, Pearsall has missed 14 games from injuries.

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Historical Context

The 49ers have long relied on clutch receivers, highlighted by Terrell Owens’ game-winning 25-yard touchdown in the 1999 Wild Card “Catch II,” which gave San Francisco a 30–27 victory. That legacy resurfaces as Deebo Samuel returned on a one-year, $7 million deal in 2024 while the team manages depth and cap pressure with short-term, high-value contracts.

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Deebo Re-signed

Deebo Samuel re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year, $7 million contract.
He joined practice Saturday and caught three passes, including a gain from quarterback Brock Purdy.
GM John Lynch said Samuel will line up as receiver, running back and full-time kick-returner.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw called Samuel “the juice of the offense,” noting his return boosts team confidence.

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