San Francisco 49ers Star Receiver Deebo Samuel Nears Return From Hamstring Injury

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to welcome back wide receiver Deebo Samuel as they gear up for their Week 10 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Samuel has been sidelined since suffering a severe hamstring strain during the team's Week 5 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Samuel is on track to return to practice on Wednesday. His anticipated return provides a major boost to the 49ers' receiving corps, which has navigated numerous injuries throughout the season.

Prior to his hamstring injury, Samuel had recorded 206 yards and three touchdowns on 16 catches. During the team's recent bye week, he shared a video on social media of himself working out at the facility, signaling that his recovery was nearing its final stages.

While Samuel trends toward a return, fellow wide receiver Mike Evans continues to head in the opposite direction. Evans, who is dealing with rib and Achilles injuries, missed the last two games and is not expected to practice at the start of the week. General Manager John Lynch noted that the team is exercising caution to ensure Evans is fully healthy for the crucial stretch of the season.

Despite missing key personnel, the 7-1 49ers secured a dominant 38-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. In the absence of veteran targets, second-year receiver Jordan Watkins stepped up significantly, leading the team with four receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown.

The 49ers are monitoring several other injury situations as they prepare to face the Cowboys. Reinforcements like Demarcus Robinson are also working their way back from injuries, aiming to add depth to an offense seeking stability down the stretch of the 2026 NFL season.