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49ers Sign Deebo Samuel to $7M Deal

8/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year $7 million contract for the 2026 season.
Samuel returns after a year with Washington, where he posted 72 catches for 272 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games.
His signing fills the WR2 vacancy opened by Ricky Pearsall’s PCL surgery and puts him on a one-year prove-it deal with linebacker Dre Greenlaw as the 49ers chase NFC Championship chemistry.

History

Historical Context

On March 1 1993 the NFL replaced Plan B with a modern free-agency system, letting unrestricted agents sign after four accrued seasons. It produced contracts like Reggie White’s four-year, $17 million deal with the Packers, establishing a model teams today follow for short, high-pay strategic signings. The shift favors immediate impact over long-term deals.

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Story summary

The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year $7 million contract for the 2026 season.
Samuel returns after a year with Washington, where he posted 72 catches for 272 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games.
His signing fills the WR2 vacancy opened by Ricky Pearsall’s PCL surgery and puts him on a one-year prove-it deal with linebacker Dre Greenlaw as the 49ers chase NFC Championship chemistry.

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