Deebo Samuel injury

Deebo Samuel's leg was rolled up on as he was tackled awkwardly on Sunday afternoon in San Francisco.

Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on prior to the game against Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images. Update: Erin Andrews reported ...

[49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/) wide receiver Deebo Samuel suffered a leg injury after getting rolled up on a rushing attempt up the middle. Update: Deebo Samuel is officially questionable to return with a knee injury. This likely means he suffered a high ankle sprain, which could result in at least a couple weeks absence, but also leaves plenty of time for him to return in time for the playoffs.

The good vibes from Brock Purdy's impressive showcase vs. the Bucs summarily evaporated when San Francisco's star wideout Deebo Samuel went down clutching ...

None of those players, though, offer the versatility of Samuel, a player noted for his ability in both the pass and run game. He opened the Niners' scoring with a 13-yard scamper in the first quarter, as well. In a side fraught with absences, a potential spell on the sideline for Samuel could loom largest for the Niners. Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud still present a formidable force in the pass game. Samuel was eventually carted off the field, tears flooding down his face as he drifted into toward the tunnel. Samuel crumbled to the turf after getting caught up in the crunch of a Rakeem Nunez-Roches tackle.

The Hall of Famer took exception to how the team is using the wide receiver.

So far this season, Samuel has caught 50 passes for 569 yards and two touchdowns but has also rushed the ball 37 times in his 11 appearances this season. He signed a three-year extension worth $73.5 million with $58.1 million guaranteed in July. Quarterbacks Lance and Garoppolo are both out with injuries.

The San Francisco 49ers' injury struggles continued on Sunday during their Week 14 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last week it was quarterback Jimmy ...

The All-Pro weapon caught four passes for 43 yards, and rushed four times for 21 yards and a touchdown before suffering his injury. The star wideout was emotional while his teammates met him on the field to say goodbye. Last week it was quarterback [Jimmy Garoppolo](/nfl/players/1760229/jimmy-garoppolo/), this week, it was star wideout [Deebo Samuel](/nfl/players/2139735/deebo-samuel/).

The good vibes from Brock Purdy's impressive showcase vs. the Bucs summarily evaporated when San Francisco's star wideout Deebo Samuel went down clutching ...

None of those players, though, offer the versatility of Samuel, a player noted for his ability in both the pass and run game. He opened the Niners' scoring with a 13-yard scamper in the first quarter, as well. In a side fraught with absences, a potential spell on the sideline for Samuel could loom largest for the Niners. Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud still present a formidable force in the pass game. Samuel was eventually carted off the field, tears flooding down his face as he drifted into toward the tunnel. Samuel crumbled to the turf after getting caught up in the crunch of a Rakeem Nunez-Roches tackle.

Last week, the San Francisco 49ers' visions of a Super Bowl took a hit when quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a foot injury that might cost him the rest ...

[#49ers]WR Deebo Samuel is believed to have avoided a major injury, per source. [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.bucsnation.com/), and was taken off the field on a cart. Furthermore, it is believed that Samuel avoided a “major injury:” The seventh-round selection — and Mr. The play came late in the second quarter, with just over five minutes remaining before halftime. Purdy, making his first NFL start, has stepped in admirably in place of Garoppolo.

For the second straight week, the 49ers watched one of their most important players carted to the locker room.

Samuel was in immediate pain and remained on the ground for several minutes, with 49ers teammates surrounding him. The injury occurred late in the first half when Samuel took a handoff and ran up the middle for three yards. He scored the 49ers' opening touchdown on a 13-yard run.

San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel was carted off the field for the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 14 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Sure, San Francisco can still win their division without Samuel thanks to a stout pass rush, but the offense will be severely limited come playoff time. The Niners have had brutal injury luck this season, starting with QB Trey Lance and extending to backup Jimmy Garoppolo and now Samuel. Deebo Samuel, the do-it-all running back/wide receiver/whatever his role is on any given Sunday had his leg rolled up on, and seemingly twisted it in the wrong direction.

For the second straight week, the 49ers watched one of their most important players carted to the locker room.

Samuel was in immediate pain and remained on the ground for several minutes, with 49ers teammates surrounding him. The injury occurred late in the first half when Samuel took a handoff and ran up the middle for three yards. He scored the 49ers' opening touchdown on a 13-yard run.

Jerry Rice is not pleased with how Deebo Samuel was used on the play that injured the wide receiver's ankle.

Bucs](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/brock-purdys-dad-gets-emotional-after-qbs-td-pass-49ers-buccaneers) As Samuel was tackled, he fumbled the ball and his left leg was rolled up. [plenty of rushing incentives](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/deebo-samuel-contract-extension-details-what-49ers-gave-star-receiver).

Deebo Samuel's leg was rolled up on as he was tackled awkwardly on Sunday afternoon in San Francisco.

Deebo Samuel was tackled by Anthony Nelson with 5:10 left in the second quarter and was taken out of the 49ers-Bucs game.

Before leaving Levi’s Stadium, the wide receiver had four receptions for 43 yards and four carries for 21 yards, including a touchdown. At the time, the 49ers were leading the game 21-0. Well, the issues continue, with wide receiver Deebo Samuel being ruled out after leaving the game against the

However, NBC Sports Bay Area's Donte Whitner sees it differently. Speaking with Rod Brooks and Carlos Ramirez on "49ers Postgame Live," Whitner explained why he ...

He fumbled after gaining three yards, and his left leg was rolled up by the Bucs' defense. "So, I don't agree with Jerry," Whitner continued. "You can't say, 'Hey, let's give him the ball and he won't get injured.'

Monday morning's fantasy football news wrap: Deebo Samuel is likely out for the rest of the regular season, Tee Higgins attempted to play through an injury, ...

[Listen](https://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=35237175) [Brock Purdy](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4361741/brock-purdy), [Matt Ryan](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11237/matt-ryan) and [Ryan Tannehill](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14876/ryan-tannehill) are three quarterbacks to consider for managers looking to fill the void in the fantasy playoffs. For Week 15, he has an excellent matchup against a Lions defense that just allowed [Kirk Cousins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14880/kirk-cousins) a season-high 25 fantasy points. Wilson's return for the Dolphins' Week 15 matchup against the Bills could result in neither player receiving substantial snaps, making it difficult for fantasy managers to have confidence in either player. He also played every snap and ran a route on every Giants pass play in the first half. [Connor McGovern](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577367/connor-mcgovern) called White "the epitome of what hopefully everyone in this locker room is willing to do to win." Barkley was removed from the game once it was out of hand, but prior to that, Barkley, He appeared on the injury report with the injury on Thursday and later became a game-time decision. [Lamar Jackson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3916387/lamar-jackson), Huntley was put into the league's concussion protocol in the third quarter. It is Pickett's second concussion this year after he was placed in the concussion protocol in Week 7. The Ravens could continue to rely more on the running backs in Week 15 if Huntley fails to clear the league protocol. He appeared on the Bengals' injury report in the middle of the week with a hamstring injury.

With Deebo Samuel suffering a possible high-ankle sprain in the 49ers' Week 14 matchup vs. the Buccaneers, former Niners great Jerry Rice weighed in on the ...

Trey Lance was injured on a QB power run, with the middle of the offensive line a dangerous place for any non-RB to be. the Buccaneers, former Niners great Jerry Rice weighed in on the playcalling that led to the injury after the game. Rice posted on Instagram following the game.

We break down the news that Deebo Samuel has a high ankle sprain injury. What it means for the rest of the regular season.

That could be when we see Deebo Samuel back on the field. A high ankle sprain likely means Deebo Samuel will not be playing again until the playoffs, assuming the 49ers don’t blow their division lead. With only one bye in each conference, the 49ers are unlikely to equal the 12-1 [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/) in the NFC standings. They are playing incredibly well, but they likely will have to play the rest of their season without wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Chan noted that Deebo could still return during the regular season.

Rice, who had his share of injuries on running plays, feels that Samuel getting hurt could have been avoided.

Three years earlier, with Mike Shanahan (Kyle's father) serving as the 49ers' offensive coordinator, Rice injured his shoulder on a running play late in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXIX. You have to be able to run outside, or the defense will be able to key in and stop those key plays." While doing so, Whitner also took a shot at the [NFL](/nfl/)'s all-time leader in just about every major receiving category. Jerry Rice, a Hall of Fame receiver who helped bring three [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) titles to the Bay Area, feels that Samuel's injury could have been avoided. In football, you have to be able to run up the middle. "We just know that Jerry wasn't going up the middle.

The Niners coach says Samuel, who was bent in an awkward fashion on a rushing attempt, did not break any bones.

[NFL](/nfl/)'s most versatile weapons in 2021, as he racked up 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns. The All-Pro weapon caught four passes for 43 yards, and rushed four times for 21 yards and a touchdown before suffering his injury. Last week it was quarterback [Jimmy Garoppolo](/nfl/players/1760229/jimmy-garoppolo/), this week, it was star wideout [Deebo Samuel](/nfl/players/2139735/deebo-samuel/).

Coach Kyle Shanahan was awaiting injury updates Monday morning as many of the team's injured players were getting tests done at Stanford Hospital.

The first round of the playoffs is set to begin in five weeks, and the divisional round is set for the weekend of Jan. The following Sunday is when the NFC and AFC championship games are scheduled. The 49ers originally announced that Samuel left the game with a knee injury. Samuel’s left leg got pinned underneath Nunez-Roches, and Samuel fumbled the ball, which Tampa Bay recovered. [an NFC playoff spot](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/nfl-playoff-picture-2022-49ers-nfc-standing-if-season-ended-week-14), and Samuel is a huge factor in the team’s bid to advance in the postseason. Samuel immediately grabbed at his left knee.

Brandon Aiyuk, Charvarius Ward and other 49ers players reacted to Deebo Samuel's injury on Sunday vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

"It was definitely concerning on the field," 49ers star pash rusher Nick Bosa said. “A couple of D-linemen got hurt earlier in the year and the other guys stepped up. "It looked pretty bad. “We had a lot of bad luck when it comes to injuries, but every time somebody goes down, somebody will step up like you see with Brock. Somebody that’s in the room with you. [Deebo Samuel was carted off the field](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/deebo-samuel-injury-draws-sharp-49ers-criticism-jerry-rice) in the first half with an ankle injury and ruled out for the remainder of the game.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was awaiting injury updates Monday morning as many of the teams injured players were having tests done at Stanford Hospital.