Brown among rookies in that span.Samuel then made a big impact in the postseason with 10 catches for 127 yards and six runs for 102 yards in three games. Samuel suffered a fracture in his left foot last month during informal workouts with teammates in Tennessee and the timeline for his return remains unknown. The exact 12-week mark would’ve put him back in the lineup just in time for the team’s Sept. 13 opener. The most notable moves were placing receiver Deebo Samuel on the active/non-football injury list and center Weston Richburg on the active/physically unable to … “But we’re going to have him back at some point.“I know his rehab is going very well and he’s working very diligently and still intent on having a really big year for us.”Samuel is being counted on to be a key part of the offense for the defending NFC champion 49ers. Given the nature of the injury, it sounds now like he could miss at least the first game. 8 overall selection by the St. Louis Rams. He has 215 career receptions and 196 career carries, along with 185 punt returns.

It nearly has been eight weeks since the injury, and the 49ers receiver is taking his rehab head-on. Early returns on defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw, who the 49ers took with the 14th pick in this year's draft, indicate San Francisco may be on track for another resounding success with their first pick.Defensive end Dee Ford told reporters Thursday in a video conference that Kinlaw reminds him of last year's No. He had five catches for 39 yards and three carries for 53 yards in San Francisco’s 31-20 loss to Kansas City in the Super Bowl.The 49ers will have several players unable to participate at the start of training camp after veterans came in Tuesday for their initial COVID-19 tests.Defensive lineman Ronald Blair, center Weston Richburg, defensive lineman Jullian Taylor, defensive lineman Kentavius Street and receiver Shawn Poindexter were all placed on the physically unable to perform list as they recover from knee injuries last season.Defensive back D.J. The 10-week timeline Samuel suggested on Twitter would put him at August 27 for returning to play, towards the end of training camp. https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/14/san-francisco-49ers-deebo-samuel-tavon-austin/ https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/14/san-francisco-49ers-deebo-samuel-tavon-austin/ The 49ers’ wide receiver group was already in flux going into the offseason given the amount of uncertainty at the position. The sooner he’s back the better for the 49ers’ offense which will lean heavily on Samuel’s multifaceted skill set.Neither Nelson nor Austin will be expected to fill in for Samuel. It was no surprise to see 49ers players on social media congratulating him.
His skill set has turned him into more of a gadget player and return specialist in the NFL. Receiver Chris Finke was waived with a non-football injury and defensive lineman Willie Henry Jr. was waived with a non-football illness.Receiver Richie James Jr. was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday.More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLConnect with the definitive source for global and local news Wide receiver Deebo Samuel suffered a broken foot on Tuesday and will have surgery on Thursday, according to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport.. Austin has the kind of explosive playmaking ability and versatility that head coach Kyle Shanahan can utilize effectively.Neither Nelson nor Austin are locks to make the club, but their field-stretching speed makes them intriguing additions. Ultimately though, the 49ers’ receiving corps needs Samuel on the field and healthy more than anything else.Sign up for the Niners Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morningThe 49ers on Friday made George Kittle's five-year contract extension official, just one day before the team is set to begin padded practices.Reports indicate the deal will be worth $15 million annually -- a record for tight ends that exceeded the previous high by $4.5 million per year.Kittle released a statement after the announcement that came with a final word that matches his gregarious personality. San Francisco lost receiver Emmanuel Sanders in free agency and was hoping Samuel could help fill that role in his second season in the NFL following a promising debut season after being picked in the second round out of South Carolina.Samuel caught 57 passes for 802 yards and three TDs last season and also made big contributions in the running game. Deebo Samuel broke his left foot on June 16. To make an already shaky situation worse, Deebo Samuel suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot which Initial reports when Samuel broke his foot in mid-June said he would be out 12-16 weeks. He has 85 catches for 1,475 yards and 11 touchdowns in five NFL seasons.Austin also ran a blistering 40 at the combine, clocking a 4.34 before becoming the No. 2 pick. The injury is reportedly a Jones fracture, which Rapoport reported could mean a rehab period of 12-16 weeks. https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/14/san-francisco-49ers-deebo-samuel-tavon-austin/ San Francisco 49ers roster: Wide receiver adds, Deebo Samuel injury …