The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with injuries to key players following their Week 6 contest,
and it appears that they will be without the services of Deebo Samuel for an extended period.
Head Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Samuel is nursing a hairline fracture in his shoulder, which will force him to miss a minimum of the next two games.
San Francisco is scheduled to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7 and the Cincinnati Bengals in a home matchup in the following week.
Given the timing, Samuel's earliest return to action will likely be in Week 10, following the team's bye week.
Shanahan indicated that a further evaluation of Samuel's condition will take place after the bye week.
The absence of Deebo Samuel, a versatile offensive weapon for the 49ers, will pose a challenge for the team.
Samuel has been an integral part of their offense, contributing in both the passing and rushing game. He has accumulated 302 receiving yards and one touchdown,