Back in San Francisco
Samuel and the 49ers agreed on a one-year, $7 million contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Samuel will return to San Francisco after spending the 2025 campaign with the Commanders, with whom he reeled in 72 of 99 targets for 727 yards and five touchdowns while also adding 75 yards and a score over 17 carries in 16 regular-season contests. The wide receiver spent the first six seasons of his NFL career in Kyle Shanahan's offense with the 49ers, and he likely will have no problem fitting right back in. The 49ers are concerned about the availability of Ricky Pearsall (knee) in 2026, while free-agent addition Christian Kirk is dealing with a calf injury early in training camp. The team added veteran Mike Evans in free agency, and he'll enter the 2026 campaign as the team's No. 1 wide receiver. After Evans, Samuel will compete with Pearsall (if available), Kirk and rookie second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling for touches in the WR room.
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Christian Kirk
Still not practicing
Kirk (calf) remained sidelined at Saturday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Mike Evans
Nearing return to practice
Coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers continue to "be smart with" Evans (quadriceps), who didn't practice Saturday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
Back in team drills Saturday
Stribling (hamstring) participated in 11-on-11 team drills during Saturday's training camp practice, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
Limited in return to practice
In his return to practice Thursday, Stribling (hamstring) didn't take part in team drills, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
In uniform Thursday
Stribling (hamstring) is in uniform for Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Kyle Juszczyk
DNP on Wednesday
Juszczyk (finger) did not participate in Wednesday's training-camp session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Mike Evans
Remains sidelined
Evans (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Ricky Pearsall
Lengthy rehab with little precedent
Pearsall (knee) is one of the few prominent athletes to have surgery on an isolated PCL injury, making it difficult to set expectations for rehab length or a potential return to pre-injury form, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Christian Kirk
Works on side Monday
Kirk (calf) worked out on the side at Monday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Mike Evans
Minor quad strain
Evans, who didn't practice Monday, is tending to a minor quad strain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.