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49ers: Deebo Samuel injury gives Dante Pettis one last chance

Dante Pettis #18 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

With 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel suffering a broken foot during throwing sessions, Dante Pettis could benefit most in his absence.

When news first surfaced San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot while working out with teammates in Nashville, the 49er fanbase immediately clamored to bring in free-agent receivers.

However, the Niner wide receiver room was pretty full to begin with. And even with the additional news of Richie James Jr.