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49ers Sign Deebo Samuel as No. 2 Receiver

8/4/2026

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Beck Impresses

Carson Beck (rookie quarterback) delivered his best practice on July 26, 2026, completing multiple throws and a touchdown to Xavier Weaver.
Josh Cameron (sixth-round rookie wide receiver) impressed with strong catches and drew several defensive pass-interference calls in camp drills.
CJ Daniels (rookie wide receiver) caught a touchdown pass from Ty Simpson (rookie quarterback), bolstering his case for the WR3 spot.

Summary

49ers Sign Deebo

San Francisco signed veteran Deebo Samuel as the No. 2 receiver after Ricky Pearsall's season-ending PCL surgery.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan, recovering from a July 14 car crash, watched practice while Chris Foerster, Klay Kubiak and Raheem Morris ran drills.
Jordan James went on IR with a fractured rib, prompting signing of Khalil Herbert after Kaelon Black's adductor strain.
Safety Malik Mustapha missed a week of camp because of a hamstring injury.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the NFL added the Carolina Panthers, building a roster via an expansion draft and selecting quarterback Kerry Collins with the fifth overall pick after trading the first. The Panthers posted a 7-9 record—the best for a debut team—while playing home games in Clemson, a pattern echoed in 2026 when the San Francisco 49ers turn to rookie quarterback Carson Beck and veteran receivers.

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Beck Impresses

Carson Beck (rookie quarterback) delivered his best practice on July 26, 2026, completing multiple throws and a touchdown to Xavier Weaver.
Josh Cameron (sixth-round rookie wide receiver) impressed with strong catches and drew several defensive pass-interference calls in camp drills.
CJ Daniels (rookie wide receiver) caught a touchdown pass from Ty Simpson (rookie quarterback), bolstering his case for the WR3 spot.

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