Deebo Samuel (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers superstar wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been hospitalized to have pneumonia treated, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced on Monday.
Deebo Samuel was questionable for the 49ers’ Week 7 home game against the Kansas City Chiefs with an unspecified illness. He started the game but was later ruled out due to the illness.
Per the 49ers’ official team Twitter/X account, coach Shanahan announced that Samuel has fluid in his lungs and a case of pneumonia. He is receiving treatment in the hospital, and his status for Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys is unclear.
The defending NFC champions have been hit hard with injuries. Superstar running back and reigning rushing champion Christian McCaffrey has yet to play this season, and All-Pro wideout Brandon Aiyuk is out for the year after tearing his ACL against the Chiefs.
On top of that, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle is day to day with a sprained foot. So it’s possible that the 49ers will be without Kittle, Samuel and McCaffrey in what’s shaping up to be a must-win against Dallas.
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We’ll provide more information on Deebo Samuel’s status when it becomes available. Here’s hoping he has a safe and speedy recovery.
Deebo Samuel Has Popped Up In Trade Rumors
Samuel’s name was widely mentioned in trade rumors during the offseason while GM John Lynch tried to secure a long-term deal with Aiyuk. Like Samuel two years ago, Aiyuk requested a trade before signing a lucrative extension.
The 49ers’ difficult cap situation could prompt Lynch to trade Samuel before the Nov. 5 deadline, not to mention they have 2024 breakout star Jauan Jennings and the promising Ricky Pearsall at wideout as well.
REPORT: 49ers Superstar Wide Receiver Has Emerged A “Name To Watch” At NFL Trade Deadline, According To League Insiders
Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Multiple NFL insiders expect the San Francisco 49ers to trade Deebo Samuel before the deadline.
The Niners reportedly held talks over a move for the star wide receiver before the NFL Draft this year and ended up sticking with him. However, his name has again come up in trade rumors ahead of the upcoming November 5 deadline, with several factors believed to be in play.
San Francisco would have taken on a $21 million dead cap hit had they traded the player before June 1 this year, but it would be easier to move him now as the financial consequences aren’t as dire on the back of said date.
On the other hand, Samuel has played a massive role in the Niners’ recent success, and dealing him away could negatively impact the team’s chemistry. The wideout has also been one of the most effective players in his position, offering premium value in the running game and in the air.
NFL Insiders Are Claiming Deebo Samuel Is One To Keep An Eye On
Despite the above, multiple insiders, including The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, reckon Deebo is someone who “could be on the clock” heading into next month.
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“With the NFL trade deadline just 16 days away, GMs around the league are keeping an eye on several players who could be on the clock, including: Deebo Samuel, Bryce Young, DeAndre Hopkins, Za’Darius Smith,” Russini reported on Sunday morning.
The Niners drafting another wide receiver earlier this year and handing Brandon Aiyuk the contract he wanted did suggest that they may have been preparing for a Deebo Samuel move.
It might be an interesting run to the deadline.
