Deebo Samuel to miss next 2 games with shoulder injury

Deebo Samuel will miss the San Francisco 49ers next 2 games due to hairline fracture in his shoulder.

ICYMI: #49ers’ WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) has a hairline fracture and will miss at least the next two games, per HC Kyle Shanahan. pic.twitter.com/BfgqPLHCvd

— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhiferNFL) October 22, 2023

Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the news by stating that CT scan revealed the extent of the injury and its timetable.

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It means Samuel will be absent for 49ers’ game on Monday and the following week against Cincinnati.

The San Francisco team is hopeful the wide receiver will be available for the game against Jacksonville on November 12 as they are not planning a reserved stint for him, which will see him miss the next 4 games.

Ray-Ray McCloud, No. 3 receiver Jauan Jennings and rookie Ronnie Bell will have to step up in Samuel’s absence.

“It’s always different,” Shanahan said. “That’s what we did last week. We weren’t sure of him throughout the week. So we’ve had contingency plans as it goes. He’s been banged up for a few weeks before that too. So this hopefully gives him a chance to hopefully settle down and come back 100%.”