Deebo Samuel and running back Elijah Mitchell have both returned to the 49ers from their respective injuries and will likely play on Sunday against the Cardinals, in what will likely amount to a glorified tune-up for the playoff run.
General manager John Lynch spoke with KNBR on Friday about each player's return.
Samuel has been out since Dec. 11, Brock Purdy's breakout game against the Buccaneers, when Samuel was carted off the field after suffering what looked like a serious injury to his ankle and knee. The Niners later got the good news that Samuel's injury was significantly milder than expected, leaving the possibility of a regular season return.