San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says star receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is currently hospitalized with pneumonia and water in his lungs after attempting to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. revealed.
As the team is focused on making a full recovery, it is currently unclear when Samuel will return.
Samuel was scheduled to play in Sunday's Super Bowl III rematch against the Chiefs at Levi's Stadium, but was seen on the sideline with an oxygen mask on his face because he was feeling unwell.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) trots to the locker room before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium. (Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images)
He was also seen feeling some pain during warm-ups, but he was on the sideline getting ready by donning pads and a jersey before donning an oxygen mask.
After standing on the sideline, Samuel trotted back to the locker room and was ultimately ejected for the remainder of the game, appearing on the sideline in street clothes and a towel around his neck.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Samuel tried to push himself to play for the team, but woke up Sunday not feeling well.
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But things quickly escalated and Samuel had to be admitted to hospital for treatment, where a series of tests revealed he was suffering from pneumonia and fluid in his lungs.
Samuel's situation adds another injury problem to the 49ers' offense this year. San Francisco receiver Brandon Aiyuk finally signed an extension after a long rift in the contract department this offseason, but he will miss the remainder of the season after suffering multiple injuries. He tore a ligament in his right knee after being hit by the Chiefs.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. (Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images)
In San Francisco, Christian McCaffrey's Achilles tendonitis controversy continues, and tight end George Kittle is also thought to be day-to-day with a sprained foot.
Given the injury situation, the 49ers want Samuel, a dynamic offensive weapon who can play both receiver and running back, to be healthy as soon as possible.
Samuel is in his sixth season with the 49ers, and McCaffrey has always been in the spotlight since being traded to the Bay Area from the Carolina Panthers, but given his ability to do just about anything asked of Shanahan, Samuel has become an essential part of the offensive line. .
Through the first six games of the season, Samuel has amassed 335 receiving yards, 51 rushing yards and two total touchdowns. He is coming off a season in which he gained over 1,000 yards from scrimmage, scored 12 total touchdowns and helped the 49ers reach the Super Bowl.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn image)
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The 49ers have a big game next Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys and are hoping to get back to .500 as they sit at 3-4 after losing to Kansas City.
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