Superstar wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss the next two games for the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed on Saturday.
Shanahan informed reporters that Samuel would miss the team’s games against the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals in Weeks Seven and Eight due to a hairline fracture in his shoulder, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
49ers’ HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that WR Deebo Samuel is dealing with a hairline fracture in his shoulder and will be out the next two games leading up to the team’s bye week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2023
Due to an ankle issue, star offensive tackle Trent Williams is questionable, according to Schefter. Christian McCaffrey, a running back, is doubtful due to an oblique/rib injury. Following their Week 6 away game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Williams, McCaffrey, and Samuel sustained injuries.
49ers’ RB Christian McCaffrey, who practiced limited today for the first time this week, is questionable for Monday night vs. the Vikings due to his oblique injury.
49ers’ OT Trent Williams is doubtful for Monday night due to his ankle injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2023
After kicker Jake Moody missed the game-winning field goal, the 49ers lost 19–17, their first defeat of 2023. In addition to 18 rushes for 95 yards and one rushing touchdown, the 27-year-old Samuel has 20 catches for 302 yards and a touchdown.
In addition to 365 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, Samuel recorded 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns in 2021, which was his finest season to date. Samuel has accumulated 3,532 yards from 243 receptions over his career. He has also scored 15 touchdowns on the ground while rushing for 877 yards.