The 49ers haven’t officially ruled out wide receiver Deebo Samuel vs. the New Orleans Saints, but another absence from practice Thursday points toward the second-year receiver missing his third consecutive game with a hamstring injury.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan was on KNBR in San Francisco and said Samuel was a “long shot” to suit up against the Saints. A more likely opportunity for him to return is Week 12 against the Rams.
Samuel on Thursday was one of three receivers out of practice. River Cracraft on Wednesday was limited with a quad injury and didn’t participate Thursday which puts his status for Sunday in jeopardy. Kendrick Bourne also remains on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
Trent Taylor, who missed Wednesday with a back injury, returned Thursday. It looks like Brandon Aiyuk, Richie James and Taylor will be the three starting receivers in New Orleans.
Here’s the full participation report for Thursday:
Did not participate
RB Tevin Coleman (knee)
WR River Cracraft (quadricep)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring)
WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring)
CB K’Waun Williams (ankle)
Full participation
WR Trent Taylor (back)
