49ers WR Crisis: Matt Lively on Ricky Pearsalls Injury and a Deebo Samuel Return [11VOaZCZgbW]
**49ers Training Camp Update: Pearsall Injury, Deebo Return & Kittle’s Recovery | Matt Lively** Could Deebo Samuel return to the San Francisco 49ers? In this episode, Larry Kruger catches up with CBS Bay Area’s Matt Lively to break down the latest 49ers training camp news. We dive deep into the wide receiver room following the concerning injury update on rookie Ricky Pearsall and discuss whether a Deebo Samuel reunion makes sense for Kyle Shanahan’s offense. We also tackle the George Kittle injury timeline—is rushing him back for the season opener worth the risk? Plus, we explore the Vita Vea trade rumors, the impact of Raheem Morris on the secondary, and which sleepers like De'Zhaun Stribling are standing out in camp. Finally, Matt gives us an inside look at the Golden State Valkyries' recent performance and the WNBA trade deadline. **Key Topics Covered:** * **Ricky Pearsall Injury:** The latest on his PCL and what it means for the WR depth chart. * **Deebo Samuel Rumors:** The parameters for a potential return to San Francisco. * **Tight End Depth:** Should the 49ers wait until October for George Kittle? * **Vita Vea Trade Talk:** Would a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers actually happen? * **Training Camp Standouts:** Stock up on De'Zhaun Stribling and the revamped secondary. * **Golden State Valkyries:** Analysis of the Mercury game and post-All-Star break concerns. #49ers #SanFrancisco49ers #Niners #DeeboSamuel #RickyPearsall #GeorgeKittle #NFLTrainingCamp #Valkyries #WNBA #MattLively #LarryKruger **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Matt Lively joins the show 0:45 – The Valkyries vs. Mercury recap 1:25 – Ricky Pearsall’s frustrating injury setback 2:50 – The 49ers' wide receiver depth concerns 3:45 – Could Deebo Samuel return to the Niners? 5:50 – Debo’s fit and locker room chemistry 7:30 – George Kittle’s Achilles recovery & Week 1 status 10:15 – Vita Vea trade rumors: Should the Niners call Tampa? 12:50 – Raheem Morris’ impact on the secondary 14:15 – Training Camp Sleepers: De'Zhaun Stribling & Connor Colby 15:30 – Mac Jones vs. Curtis Rourke trade outlook 16:20 – Valkyries chemistry & free throw disparity issues