Deebo Samuel Announces Jersey Number Upon 49Ers Return

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel was drafted out of South Carolina in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel is a wide receiver who has returned to the San Francisco 49ers after spending one season with the Washington Commanders.

Niners Nation - The 49ers could start five skill-position players age 30 or older, including Mike Evans, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk, and either Deebo Samuel, Christian Kirk, or Demarcus Robinson.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel is returning to the San Francisco 49ers after spending one season with the Washington Commanders.

Heavy NFL - George Kittle welcomed Deebo Samuel back to the 49ers.

SFGATE - Deebo Samuel expressed pride in returning to the 49ers.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel, wide receiver

NY Post - San Francisco 49ers players and fans

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel's one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers is worth $7 million.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel stated, "I’m back where I belong," regarding his return to the 49ers.

Niners Nation - If Deebo Samuel starts, the 49ers will become the fourth team in the Super Bowl era to start five non-QB skill position players age 30 or older in the same game.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel revealed that he will wear jersey number 19 upon his return to the San Francisco 49ers.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel signed a one-year contract worth $7 million with the San Francisco 49ers.

Niners Nation - The only teams in the Super Bowl era to start five non-QB skill position players age 30 or older in the same game were the 2004 Tampa Bay Bucs, the 2003 Denver Broncos, and the 1992 Washington team.

Niners Nation - Deebo averaged 30.1 yards per return on 15 tries, ranking fourth in the NFL.

Niners Nation - Deebo Samuel reached a max speed of 19.23 miles per hour on a kickoff against the Raiders last September.

Niners Nation - Deebo averaged 30.1 yards per return on 15 tries, ranking fourth in the NFL.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel's return to the 49ers was described as adding "another weapon to their offense."

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel stated, "I’m back where I belong," regarding his return to the 49ers.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel revealed that he will wear jersey number 19 upon his return to the San Francisco 49ers.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel signed a one-year contract worth $7 million with the San Francisco 49ers.

NY Post - Reactions to Samuel's return have emerged from players and fans of the 49ers.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - San Francisco, California (home of the 49ers)

NY Post - San Francisco 49ers

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The signing occurred on a Thursday evening.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - The signing of Deebo Samuel occurred after Ricky Pearsall’s recurring knee injury with the Washington Commanders.

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel is returning to the 49ers after spending one season with the Washington Commanders, where he had previously spent the first six years of his NFL career.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel's return to the 49ers was described as adding "another weapon to their offense."

Niners Nation - Deebo Samuel reached a max speed of 19.23 miles per hour on a kickoff against the Raiders last September.

Heavy NFL - The signing was part of the 49ers' strategy to enhance their offensive lineup.

Heavy NFL - The signing was part of the NFL training camp activities.

Deebo Samuel, who was drafted out of South Carolina in the 2019 NFL Draft, has signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers worth $7 million. This signing comes in the wake of Ricky Pearsall’s recurring knee injury with the Washington Commanders. Samuel's return to the 49ers is seen as adding "another weapon to their offense."