San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was happy to return to the 49ers as he met with the press on Sat Aug 1, 2026 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (San Francisco Chronicle photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How will Deebo Samuel’s return change the 49ers’ offensive game plan, and what role do you expect him to play alongside players like Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Mike Evans?

#2 With Ricky Pearsall sidelined, how important is Deebo Samuel’s experience and versatility to the 49ers’ chances of competing for another Super Bowl?

#3 Do you think bringing Deebo Samuel back on a one-year deal was the right move by general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, and what are your expectations for his 2026 season?

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcast each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com