Report: 49ers WR Deebo Samuel expected to play against Cowboys

Last week against the Kansas City Chiefs, Samuel was limited to just four snaps due to illness and was hospitalized with pneumonia after the game, then was released Tuesday and reunited with his teammates Wednesday.

The veteran receiver did not practice Wednesday, but participated on a limited basis Thursday and Friday.

Samuel described the terrifying experience after practice on Friday.

“Honestly, I really couldn’t breathe, really,” Samuel told reporters. “And I didn’t really know what was wrong until after the game.”

He began to suspect something was seriously wrong during warm-ups.

“I didn’t have the energy to run or anything for a while,” Samuel shared. “And then I went in and we tried to put in a lot of IVs… but we gladly found it right after the game, and then everything else too.

“It was scary because it’s kind of hard to breathe, really, and you can’t take a deep breath. So, in the middle of it, I was like, ‘What’s going on?’ And after the game we found out what was wrong.”

This season, Samuel has recorded 20 receptions for 335 yards and a touchdown, along with 19 carries for 51 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.

Tight end George Kittle (foot), cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (illness) and safety George Odum (knee) are also listed as questionable for Sunday night. Defensive tackle Kevin Givens (groin), receiver Jauan Jennings (hip) and kicker Jake Moody (right ankle) have been ruled out.