One of the looming questions for the San Francisco 49ers during their lead-up to the NFC Championship against the Detroit Lions surrounds the health and availability of star playmaker Deebo Samuel.
Samuel missed most of the 49ers’ tight divisional round win over the Green Bay Packers due to a shoulder injury. However, in a step in the positive direction, Samuel logged a limited practice on Thursday.
Via @nwagoner on Twitter:
#49ers WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) will be a limited participant in practice today, per Kyle Shanahan.
A positive sign for Deebo as Sunday approaches.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) January 25, 2024
Samuel’s availability in the NFC championship would provide a much-needed spark to an offense that struggled to find rhythm without him against the Packers. On the first drive of the game, Samuel caught a pair of passes for 24 yards before exiting with a shoulder injury. Samuel missed time earlier in the season due to a shoulder injury.
In 15 games in the regular season, Samuel notched 60 receptions for 892 yards to go along with seven scores for the 49ers.
The 49ers are slated to host the Lions on Sunday in Santa Clara at 3:30 p.m. PT.
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