San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss the Week 5 clash against the Seattle Seahawks due to a hamstring injury sustained during Sunday’s game at Lumen Field. The injury occurred late in the first quarter when Samuel took a handoff to the left side but was struck in the right leg by a Seahawks defender. Although the hit didn’t appear severe, Samuel immediately crumpled to the turf and fumbled the ball, which Seattle recovered and turned into a field goal.
Samuel left the field gingerly but under his own power. The 49ers confirmed he would not return to the game. By the time he exited, Samuel had four touches: two carries for four yards, including the fumble, and two receptions totaling 21 yards. He also contributed as San Francisco’s kick returner with two returns for 50 yards.
The 49ers’ wide receiver corps has been decimated by injuries this season. Ricky Pearsall is out for the season with a knee injury, De’Zhaun Stribling faces multiple months on the sidelines after an ankle injury, and Demarcus Robinson will miss several weeks due to another ankle issue. Mike Evans is playing through what the Fox broadcast described as two broken ribs. Adding to the strain, Jacob Cowing suffered an ankle injury shortly after Samuel’s exit and is currently listed as questionable to return.
San Francisco trailed Seattle 26-21 after three quarters of play. The setback with Samuel compounds the challenges the 49ers face offensively, particularly in the passing game, as they head into a crucial divisional battle.
This update on Samuel’s status comes as part of ongoing coverage of the 49ers’ injury woes and their impact on this pivotal NFL encounter.
According to Yahoo Sports.