Deebo Samuel is making a U-turn to the San Francisco 49ers after a year. Adam Schefter recently revealed that the 49ers have re-signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year contract, and the deal was reportedly worth USD 7 million. For those who don’t know, Deebo has been the 49ers’ biggest player, and he was first drafted back in 2019 and bagged the title of ‘wide back’ for his dual skills of being a wide receiver, as well as a running back.
Why did Deebo leave the 49ers?
It was Deebo’s skills that helped the 49ers reach the Super Bowl in 2021, with him scoring 14 touchdowns during the season. He had been with the 49ers for six years and had scored a total of 42 touchdowns. However, it was last year when the 49ers had to let him go. Back in March 2025, Deebo Samuel was traded to the Washington Commanders. The reason for the same was mainly business, as the 49ers faced a severe salary cap crunch back then.
The Washington Commanders made a contract with Deebo for USD 17.55 million, however, after a year, the ‘wide back’ is returning to the 49ers. Speaking of the reason, it’s definitely the past; however, the main triggering point for the 49ers to re-sign Deebo was wide receiver Ricky Pearsall’s knee injury. Apart from that, Christian Kirk’s calf injury and George Kittle’s Achilles recovery contributed to the team’s decision to bring Deebo back. Amid his return, here’s a close look at his personal life.
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