
The 49ers’ one-sided win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday came with a bit of a dark cloud. It was the fear that the team could be without Deebo Samuel for an extended period of time. Perhaps even that his season was over entirely.
Monday brought great news, all things considered. What was feared to be a high-ankle sprain for the All Pro receiver turns out to be an MCL and ankle sprain. And the 49ers announced they expect him to return for the regular season. This puts him squarely in the timeline of a return to face the Raiders Week 17 on New Year’s Day.