{
  "id": 14035550,
  "title": "49ers Reveal Rough Deebo Samuel Injury Update After Week 5 Win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/49ers-reveal-rough-deebo-samuel-injury-update-after-week-5-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T20:13:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/49ers-reveal-rough-deebo-samuel-injury-update-after-week-5-win-12558060"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco 49ers have announced that star wide receiver Deebo Samuel will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a hamstring strain. Head coach Kyle Shanahan disclosed this information during a Monday press conference, following the team's 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Samuel suffered the injury during Sunday's game in the third quarter, when he was hit by Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas and left the field in pain. This is a significant setback for the 49ers, as they have already lost multiple wide receivers to injuries this season, including Christian Kirk, Demarcus Robinson, and De Zhaun Stribling, who are all on the injured list. Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire season after undergoing PCL reconstruction surgery. Samuel, who previously played for the 49ers from 2018 to 2024, rejoined the team on a one-year contract this offseason. In his five appearances for the undefeated 49ers this season, Samuel has contributed 206 receiving yards, 79 rushing yards, and three touchdowns, as well as returning 11 kickoffs for 281 yards. Despite having four healthy wide receivers for the Week 5 game, the 49ers relied heavily on Mike Evans, who contributed 113 yards and a touchdown to secure their NFC West win. General manager John Lynch may need to further bolster the depleted wide receiver unit, as Jordan Watkins has only managed two catches this season. Samuel will miss the team's upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders and a Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons.",
  "summary": "San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel injured his hamstring in Sunday's 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}