Shanahan: 49ers WR Deebo Samuel suffers calf strain, expected to miss a few weeks

Insult to injury appears to be the case for the 49ers, with Deebo Samuel now expected to be sidelined for the time being.

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Monday that the star wide receiver suffered a calf strain Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. While the ailment is not deemed serious, Samuel is expected miss a few weeks.

After losing running back Christian McCaffrey to the injured reserve over the weekend, another injury to the 49ers’ offense makes situation even more dire.

Breaking: San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel will miss “a couple weeks” due to a calf strain, coach Kyle Shanahan said. pic.twitter.com/tvUsqwKhu8

— ESPN (@espn) September 16, 2024

The injury occurred in the closing minutes of the contest when Samuel was targeted on a slant pass in the redzone. Upon catching it, the wideout was dragged to the ground by cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., twisting his lower body. The 49ers’ star limped off the field thereafter, grimacing as he took a knee on the sideline. Samuel returned to the lineup a play later, but was in noticeable discomfort.

The injury was not initially reported after the game, but was treated by the team’s medical staff and determined to be worse than just soreness.

Shanahan did not provide further details on Samuel’s injury, nor on what the team will do to replace him in the meantime. The 49ers have one roster spot open after putting McCaffrey on IR Saturday.

Deebo Samuel, 28, is in Year 7 in the NFL, drafted by the 49ers in 2019. The star playmaker has amassed over 5,000 scrummage yards and 39 total touchdowns, becoming one of the premier players in the league. Samuel was off to a terrific start in 2024, hauling in eight catches for 110 receiving yards in Week 2.

This appears to be the play where #49ers WR Deebo Samuel hurt his calf. He makes the short catch, is a bit slow to get up. Then is shown grimacing and favoring the leg as he goes to the sideline. He missed one play, returned and played the final offensive snap of the game. pic.twitter.com/EHsixWJMnm

— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 16, 2024

In lighter news, Kyle Shanahan is hoping to have safety Talanoa Hufanga make his 2024 debut in Week 3.

The former All-Pro has ben recovering from a torn ACL suffered Week 11 last season. After ramping up on the practice field the past few weeks, all signs point to a return to gameday on the horizon for Hufanga.

San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:

Regular Season

• Sunday, September 22nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 1:25 pm PDT
• 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

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