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

Last week against the Kansas City Chiefs, Samuel was only able to make four appearances due to illness and was hospitalized with pneumonia after the game. He was released later on Tuesday and rejoined his teammates on Wednesday.

The veteran wideout did not practice on Wednesday, but was a limited participant on Thursday and Friday.

Samuel described the terrifying experience after Friday’s practice.

“To be honest, I really couldn’t breathe,” Samuel told reporters. “And I didn’t really know what was going on until after the game.”

He began to suspect that something was seriously wrong during the warm-up.

“I didn’t have the energy to run or anything for a while,” Samuel said. “And then I came in and we tried to do a lot of IVs… but luckily we found it right after the game, and then everything else as well.

“It was scary because it’s actually hard to breathe, and you can’t take a deep breath. So in the middle of that I’m thinking, ‘What’s going on?’ And then we found out after the game 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), wide receiver Jauan Jennings (hip) and kicker Jake Moody (right ankle) have been ruled out.