49ers Fans will love John Lynch’s plans for Deebo Samuel

The San Francisco 49ers are reuniting with a familiar face, and General Manager John Lynch already has a massive role carved out for him. Following the unfortunate season-ending knee injury to receiver Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers brought back Deebo Samuel Sr. on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million.

For the 49ers faithful wondering how Samuel fits into an offense that now features Mike Evans as the established WR1, Lynch cleared the air. The versatile playmaker won’t just be lining up out wide.

“You are going to see him in the return game, at receiver, and at running back,” Lynch told reporters. “We are going to use him all over the field, and we are really excited to have Deebo back.”

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— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 1, 2026

This Swiss Army knife deployment perfectly suits Samuel, who earned First-Team All-Pro honors with the 49ers in 2021. That year, he posted over 1,700 total yards and 14 touchdowns as a true dual-threat weapon. He remains the only wide receiver in NFL history to record 20 receiving and 20 rushing touchdowns in a career.

Samuel spent the 2025 campaign with the Washington Commanders after San Francisco traded him away for a fifth-round draft pick. During his lone season in Washington, the dynamic playmaker racked up 727 receiving yards and five touchdowns, adding 75 rushing yards and another score on the ground.

Samuel is famous for breaking tackles and creating explosive plays. With Kirk also battling an early-camp calf injury, Samuel provides immediate depth and elite playmaking. San Francisco secures a proven weapon, and Samuel re-enters an offense tailor-made for his unique skill set.

This isn’t just a simple depth signing. It’s a calculated move to deploy one of the NFL’s most dangerous after-the-catch weapons exactly how he was meant to be used.

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