It didn’t look good when the 49ers carted wide receiver Deebo Samuel off the field Sunday against the Buccaneers. He got his ankle caught under a Bucs defender and immediately reached for his knee. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported that the 49ers believe Samuel avoided a major injury though.
Buy 49ers TicketsSan Francisco originally ruled Samuel as questionable with a knee injury, but later ruled him out with an ankle injury.
If Samuel avoided a significant injury it would be a huge win for the 49ers. He may still miss some time, especially since San Francisco has a short turnaround with a game in Seattle on Thursday night.
#49ers WR Deebo Samuel is believed to have avoided a major injury, per source. It's his ankle, not his knee. Still evaluating to learn more.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 12, 2022
Samuel finished Sunday’s game with four carries for 21 yards and a touchdown. He also had four catches for 43 yards.
