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Deebo Samuel opens up on 49ers return, Mike Evans partnership, and Ricky Pearsall's injury

Deebo Samuel stepped onto the practice field Saturday for the first time since re-signing with the San Francisco 49ers. The dynamic wide receiver was heavily involved during the session, catching passes, carrying the ball, and making plays after the catch.

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The Good and Not So Good from Day 5 of 49ers Camp: Deebo Samuel is in Shape

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just finished Day 5 of training camp. Here's who stood out. Practiced for the first time with the 49ers in two years, looked slimmer than he has in years, and produced.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL Passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Ricky Pearsall News / Field Level Media / August 1

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) to miss season

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall requires right knee surgery and will miss the 2026 season. General manager John Lynch confirmed on Saturday that Pearsall needs a procedure to repair a torn PCL.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 1

49ers to place Ricky Pearsall on season-ending IR

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has had a tough time finding his footing in the NFL. And it's not getting easier.

Reports: 49ers bring back WR Deebo Samuel on 1-year, $7 million deal

49ers get much-needed WR help with Deebo Samuel reunion

The '10 or more touchdowns in 2021' quiz

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 1

49ers place Ricky Pearsall on season-ending IR, announce Deebo Samuel signing

The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced the signing of wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year contract, making official a move that was first reported on Thursday.

Ricky Pearsall News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall To Undergo Season-Ending PCL Surgery

The 49ers’ Deebo Samuel signing came after another Ricky Pearsall injury. The 2024 first-round wide receiver’s bad luck will continue, as a season-ending surgery is on tap.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 1

How did the 49ers' uniform set fare in SI's NFL rankings?

The San Francisco 49ers boast one of the NFL's most iconic uniform sets, with the franchise's signature red and gold colors evoking memories of championships, Hall of Famers, and one of the league's richest traditions.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 1

49ers Rookie Report: Who Is Rising (and Falling) on the Depth Chart?

Now that the San Francisco 49ers have had a few practices in training camp, it is a good time to assess the rookie draft class and see where things stand.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 31

49ers coach discusses plan for newly signed Deebo Samuel

The San Francisco 49ers reunited with wide receiver Deebo Samuel on a one-year, $7 million contract this week, sparking speculation about how the versatile playmaker will be used during his second stint with the team.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / July 31

How Kyle Shanahan is staying involved with the 49ers while recovering from injuries

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan moved around the field during Friday's practice, spending more time observing than he had in previous training camp sessions.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 31

NFC Notes: Aaron Donald, Dante Fowler, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

Matt Barrows of The Athletic examines the 49ers’ offensive depth chart going into training camp: At quarterback, Barrows writes that Kurtis Rourke is the favorite for the No.

Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 31

The Good and Not So Good from Day 4 of 49ers Camp: Fred Warner Starts a Brawl

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just finished Day 4 of training camp. Here's who stood out. Keep in mind, today was the players' first day in pads. And although the 49ers are in the process of signing Deebo Samuel, the acquisition isn't official yet, so he wasn't at practice.

Alfred Collins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 31

49ers Activate DL Alfred Collins From PUP List

The San Francisco 49ers announced they activated DL Alfred Collins from their Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. Collins, 24, was a four-star recruit and the second-ranked strongside defensive end in the 2020 recruiting class out of Bastrop, Texas.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 31