The 49ers are not bringing Deebo Samuel back for a limited role. John Lynch detailed an expansive plan after Ricky Pearsall’s knee news. The post 49ers WR Deebo Samuel Gets Major Role Update After Ricky Pearsall News appeared first on HEAVY.

Dre Greenlaw explains why Deebo Samuel wanted to return to the 49ers, revealing what makes San Francisco special after both players came back.

Samuel spent the first six years of his career with the 49ers before playing for the Commanders last season

Follow along with the latest NFL news and updates from training camps around the league.

4. Samuel’s return might be, ostensibly, about the absence of Pearsall, but he also bolsters the Niners in the absence of running back Jordan James, too. Kaelon Black looks strong as the No. 2 back behind Christian McCaffrey, but you need more than one viable backup behind No. 23. The wideback is back.

Deebo Samuel wore No. 19 throughout the most successful years of his first stint with the 49ers, making it his signature jersey in San Francisco.