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The San Francisco 49ers couldn’t leave their injury issues from the 2025 NFL season behind, as even before the 2026 campaign begins, injuries hit the team, the most significant being to wideout Ricky Pearsall.
San Francisco placed the wide receiver on season-ending injured reserve Aug. 1 as he continues to deal with a posterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee. With Pearsall unavailable, San Francisco moved quickly to bring back a familiar face.
The 49ers agreed to a one-year deal with Deebo Samuel on
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