San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is not practicing on Wednesday due to a calf injury he sustained during a Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that Samuel has been a non-participant in practice for four consecutive days and is expected to miss a few games. Meanwhile, Jauan Jennings is poised to benefit from Samuel's absence in the 49ers' offense. Additionally, Samuel had been expected to take on a larger role in the rushing game due to Christian McCaffrey's ongoing injury issues.
- Deebo Samuel is likely to miss multiple games due to a calf injury.
- Jauan Jennings will see increased opportunities in Samuel's absence.
- Samuel was expected to have a bigger role in the rushing game due to McCaffrey's injury.
Deebo Samuel | WR
Injury
Week 4
- Samuel is not practicing due to a calf injury.
- He is expected to miss a few games and has already been ruled out for Week 4.
- His absence will lead to increased opportunities for Jauan Jennings.
Jauan Jennings | WR
Pickup
- Jennings is expected to benefit from Samuel's absence.
- He will likely see increased targets and opportunities in the offense.
San Francisco 49ers
- The team will be without Deebo Samuel for the upcoming games.
- With Samuel sidelined, the offense may rely more on Jauan Jennings and other receivers.