San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is returning to the team on a one-year contract, multiple outlets report. The move follows injury setbacks affecting the 49ers’ wide receiver group, including Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk, who miss practice due to injuries this week. The 49ers’ need at the position is presented as a key factor behind bringing Samuel back. CBS Sports notes that Samuel spent his first six NFL seasons with the 49ers before playing for the Washington Commanders last season. Yahoo Sports frames the contract as an expected response after the team’s recent injury news involving Pearsall. The New York Post reports the deal is worth $7 million over one year, attributing the agreement to sources familiar with the situation. Across the reports, the core details are that Samuel re-signs with San Francisco for one season, and that the timing is closely tied to injuries affecting other receivers in the current roster. The reports do not include additional specifics on the severity or diagnosis of Pearsall or Kirk’s injuries.