San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is slated to play Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being listed as questionable with rib and oblique injuries, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources.
Samuel was limited in all three practices this week due to the injuries, leading to the questionable designation on Friday. While these rib and oblique ailments were new, Samuel has dealt with his fair share of injuries so far this season. First it was a calf injury for Week 3 and 4, then a wrist injury that coincided with a bout of pneumonia-like symptoms that landed Samuel in the hospital ahead of Week 8, though he returned for that game.
Despite the various maladies Samuel has only missed one game, Week 3 versus the Rams, and is not expected to miss another in Week 10.
Through seven games played, Samuel has 24 receptions for 406 yards and a touchdown, averaging 16.9 yards per catch.
If Samuel is indeed able to play as expected, he should be taking the field alongside Christian McCaffrey for the first time this season, as the running back is expected to make his season debut after missing the first eight games with Achilles and calf injuries.
The 49ers (4-4) and the Buccaneers (4-5) kick off at 1 p.m. ET.