49ers WR Deebo Samuel returns to practice Thursday
Sep 26, 2024, 2:05 PM
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
A day after George Kittle returned to 49ers practice, Deebo Samuel did the same, giving hope for a return to action very soon.
Reports emerged Thursday afternoon that San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver returned to the practice field. This marks the first time Samuel has practiced since suffering a calf strain late in Week 2’s clash with the Minnesota Vikings. While it remains unclear what his level of participation was at this time, his return to practice is an encouraging sign nonetheless.
ESPN’s Nick Wagoner was first to break the news Thursday.
I spy with my little eye one Deebo Samuel at the early portion of #49ers practice pic.twitter.com/hmXgjGUAFf
— Tracy Sandler (@TracyFGSN) September 26, 2024
The 49ers playmaker got hurt inn the closing minutes against the Vikings Week 2. Feeling stiffness in his lower leg after the fact, tests confirmed that Samuel strained his calf and would miss a few weeks. However, it seems he has recovered inn less time than expected, now putting his Week 4 status in a more optimistic tone.
In addition to Samuel, left tackle Trent Williams and linebacker Dee Winters returned to practice Thursday. The former missed Wednesday due to an illness, while the latter has been dealing with a lingering ankle injury.
More on 49ers WR Deebo Samuel
Deebo Samuel, 28, had a bounce-back 2023 campaign. He finished with 1117 scrimmage yards on 97 touches and 12 total touchdowns in 15 games. After a 2022 slump that saw him miss the most games since 2020, the South Carolina native responded with a more complete year for the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:
Regular Season
- Sunday, September 29th vs. New England Patriots – 1:05 pm PDT
- Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PDT
- Thursday, October 10th @ Seattle Seahawks [TNF] – 5:15 pm PDT
- Sunday, October 20th vs. Kansas City Chiefs [SB LVIII Rematch]– 1:25 pm PDT
- Sunday, October 27th vs. Dallas Cowboys [SNF] – 5:20 pm PDT
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