49ers Have Re-signed Samuel And Greenlaw
The San Francisco 49ers brought back veterans Deebo Samuel and Dre Greenlaw on one-year contracts for the 2026 season.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Football
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The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel and linebacker Dre Greenlaw to one-year deals. Both players return to the organization after spending their first six seasons in San Francisco.
Why it matters
Management chose to re-sign both players after evaluating film to confirm they retained their physical play styles. The coaching staff emphasized that both athletes considered the 49ers their professional home.
Samuel has logged 159 yards and two touchdowns during the 2026 season, while Greenlaw has recorded 22 total tackles. The duo previously completed six seasons with the 49ers before their respective stints with the Commanders and Broncos.
The players
Deebo Samuel
He is a veteran wide receiver who previously spent time with the Washington Commanders.
Dre Greenlaw
He is an experienced linebacker who previously signed with the Denver Broncos after leaving San Francisco.
Dante Pettis
He is a wide receiver originally drafted by the 49ers who has played for four different NFL teams.
The details
The 49ers also signed wide receiver Dante Pettis to the practice squad on Tuesday following his career with four different teams. Pettis was originally selected by San Francisco in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Timeline
2018: 49ers selected Dante Pettis in the NFL draft.
2019: Samuel and Greenlaw selected in the NFL draft.
2025: Samuel requested a trade from the 49ers.
2026: Samuel and Greenlaw signed one-year contracts.
September 29, 2026: 49ers signed Dante Pettis to the practice squad.
Season Trajectory
The return of these veterans bolsters the 49ers' roster as they maintain a 3-0 start to the 2026 season. These signings provide the team with known quantities to reinforce their depth chart for a potential playoff run.
The addition of Samuel and Greenlaw provides immediate depth to the 49ers' active roster rotation. The arrival of Dante Pettis to the practice squad offers the team additional flexibility for wide receiver depth throughout the remainder of the season.
The takeaway
The 49ers are prioritizing familiar personnel to sustain their early season momentum. Players returning to their original teams often benefit from existing chemistry with coaching staff and established offensive or defensive schemes.
Further reading
For more updates on roster moves, visit San Francisco Football.
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