San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel has been released from the hospital after receiving treatment for pneumonia.
A source familiar with the situation said that Samuel was sent home on Tuesday after being hospitalized on Sunday night following the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The source spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the team had not made this information public.
Samuel reported feeling unwell on Sunday morning before the game but tried to play. He managed to stay in for just four snaps before leaving for good. Doctors found fluid in his lungs, and he was hospitalized to treat his pneumonia symptoms.
The 49ers will return to practice on Wednesday before facing Dallas on Sunday night. Coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned on Monday that he was unsure if Samuel would be healthy enough to play this week.
San Francisco is already facing challenges at receiver, as Brandon Aiyuk tore his right ACL and MCL on Sunday and will be out for the season. No. 3 receiver Jauan Jennings also missed the last game due to a hip injury, and his status is uncertain for this week.
This leaves rookies Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing, along with less-used veterans Chris Conley and Ronnie Bell, as the only healthy options on the active roster.
Samuel is an important part of San Francisco’s offense due to his ability to catch passes and run with the ball. He has 20 catches for 335 yards and 51 rushing yards this season. He has scored both a touchdown from a catch and a touchdown from a run, making him the only wide receiver in NFL history with at least 20 touchdown catches and 20 touchdown runs in a career.
