49ers injury news: Deebo Samuel to miss Week 8 vs. Rams
By Peter Panacy
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The 49ers will be without Deebo Samuel and others for their Week 8 NFC West matchup against the Rams, putting more pressure on the offense.
The San Francisco 49ers’ blockbuster acquisition of All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey ahead of Week 7 is looking like it’s going to be more important heading into a vital Week 8 NFC West showdown against the Los Angeles Rams.
Specifically, because the Niners are going to be without their other top offensive weapon, wide receiver Deebo Samuel.
Samuel suffered a hamstring injury during San Francisco’s Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and head coach Kyle Shanahan subsequently ruled him day-to-day with the injury.
After missing all three days of practice, though, Shanahan officially ruled Samuel out for Sunday’s contest at SoFI Stadium.
The 49ers have successfully used Samuel as a “wide back,” dating back to his dual-threat deployments seen over three games last season. However, McCaffrey also fits the bill as a multipurpose offensive weapon, and one can hope the Niners can manage, offensively, with McCaffrey essentially taking the place of Samuel.
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The fact San Francisco ruled Samuel as day-to-day after Week 7 suggests this latest hamstring setback won’t be an elongated injury.
The 49ers also enjoy a bye in Week 9, which points to the All-Pro receiver likely returning in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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In addition to Samuel, Shanahan ruled the following players out for Week 8 against the Rams:
- FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger)
- DL Arik Armstead (foot)
- LB Dre Greenlaw (calf)
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings (hamstring) and cornerback Jason Verrett (knee) were both ruled as questionable.
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Juszczyk suffered a broken finger against the Chiefs but played through it, ultimately requiring surgery during the week, while Armstead will now miss his fourth week in a row.
If there’s some good news, though, there are some updates on injured players like offensive linemen Colton McKivitz, running back Elijah Mitchell and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair:
Some positive injury news for the #49ers: Their three MCL-injury guys -- RB Elijah Mitchell, LB Azeez Shaair and OL Colton McKivitz -- were working out/running on side fields when practice began. Mitchell seems like an after-the-bye possibility as far as his return.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) October 28, 2022
It’s likely all three might be ready to return after San Francisco’s bye week, too.
Meanwhile, the 49ers and Rams kick off on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 4:25 p.m. ET from SoFI Stadium.
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