Overview

• 49ers' wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday, after missing Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury.
• Samuel's injury, sustained during the first half of the divisional round win over the Packers, is not a fracture, but his status for the NFC Championship game against the Lions remains uncertain.
• Samuel ranks third on the team with 892 receiving yards this season and is considered a key player for the 49ers.
• Earlier this season, Samuel missed nearly three full games due to a shoulder fracture, which accounted for three of the 49ers' five losses.
• Despite his injury, betting odds suggest Samuel is likely to play in the upcoming game, with the 49ers favored to win.