Deebo Samuel finally has signed a three-year with San Francisco 49ers receivercontract extension, coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday.
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The deal, worth a max value of $73.5 million, includes a $24 million signing bonus and $41 million fully guaranteed.
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The extension comes as the 49ers don pads at training camp for the first time on Monday.
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Samuel’s agent, Tory Dandy, had already gotten deals done for A.J. Brown and DK Metcalf this offseason,
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Kyle Shanahan’s offense relies on positional versatility, and Samuel’s ability to play running back might’ve saved the 49ers’ season in 2021.
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But he’s always one of the game’s best wideouts, and both of his skill sets will be essential to support Lance in this pivotal season for the young QB.
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Shanahan said Samuel will be available to take snaps at running back if needed again in 2022.
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“Deebo is a special player,” he said. “That’s why he’s earned this contract. That’s why he’s going to continue to earn it moving forward.”