Overview
- The 49ers signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year, incentive-heavy deal in late July and he has begun practicing with the team while wearing No. 19.
- Shanahan told reporters that the 2022 contract standoff was 'just BS' and that the issues were settled during offseason OTAs.
- The coach said Samuel signed when training camp opened and that his return was not prompted by rookie Ricky Pearsall’s season-ending knee injury.
- San Francisco structured the contract to limit long-term cap exposure while adding a proven playmaker and veteran leadership to a receiver room that added Mike Evans and Christian Kirk this offseason.
- Samuel and linebacker Dre Greenlaw both rejoined the team after a year away, moves coaches say should strengthen depth and experience as the 49ers prepare for the NFC West race.