Deebo Samuel's one-year deal ties pay to versatile on-field contributions

Deebo Samuel, who previously spent six seasons with San Francisco, signed a one-year contract that guarantees $3.27 million in base pay and a $490,000 signing bonus. The agreement contains performance triggers that could raise his compensation to $7 million, including bonuses for reaching specific thresholds of combined receiving and rushing yards and for scoring touchdowns. Additional incentives reward participation on at least 68% of offensive snaps and ranking among the top ten in average kick-return yards, each with a $250,000 payout.

All of these bonuses are set to double should the 49ers qualify for the playoffs, reflecting the team’s plan to deploy Samuel as a multi-position threat. The structure makes his earnings heavily dependent on both individual output and team success. Fans can expect Samuel to be utilized across offense, special teams, and potentially other facets of the game this season.