Deebo Samuel faked out reporters on Friday. The media saw the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver leave for the weight room as practice kicked off, causing reporters to assume he would not participate for the second consecutive day.
Moments later, Samuel re-emerged and joined his teammates on the practice field, forcing several tweet corrections from the media on hand.
Samuel is dealing with a quad injury. The 49ers hope to have him available for Sunday's clash at Levi's Stadium with the Miami Dolphins. On Friday morning, head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked if the wideout might be a game-time decision.
"So far, it is," Shanahan responded on KNBR. "He's got to do something today for it to be a chance to be a game-time decision."
While Samuel's return to the practice field is good news for the 49ers, Trent Williams exiting practice is bad news. The veteran left tackle headed to the locker room after warmups because of back issues.
#49ers LT Trent Williams just walked into locker room. Niners say he has a back issue and will not practice.
49ers' new edge: Bryce Huff on Nick Bosa, outlook for Mykel Williams, facing Trent Williams
By David Bonilla
Jul 7
Bryce Huff is determined to rejuvenate his NFL career after a disappointing one-year stint with the Philadelphia Eagles. Traded to the San Francisco 49ers during the offseason program, Huff looks to complement All-Pro Nick Bosa and bolster a defensive front that struggled to...
49ers' Trent Williams dethroned as NFL's top offensive tackle in ESPN rankings
By David Bonilla
Jul 13
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams may have missed the final seven games of the 2024 season due to an ankle injury. However, he still earned the highest Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade among the team's offensive linemen by a significant margin. Despite the shortened...
'I need my binky': 49ers' Brock Purdy reveals Trent Williams' impact—and his funny Toyota tale
By David Bonilla
Jul 8
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has grown accustomed to playing behind one of the most dominant offensive linemen in NFL history—left tackle Trent Williams. Since entering the league, Purdy has had the luxury of Williams protecting his blindside, and when the...
'It sucks, dude': 49ers' Brock Purdy opens up on losing Deebo Samuel
By David Bonilla
Jul 8
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy signed a five-year, $265 million contract extension this offseason, cementing his status as the team's long-term solution under center. But as the 2025 season approaches, he finds himself leading a roster that looks very different...
