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49ers’ Samson Ebukam: Active for Week 5
Samson Ebukam (hamstring) is active for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, Keiana Martin of the San Francisco 49ers’ official site reports.Ebukam practiced in limited fashion Friday after missing the first two sessions of the week, but that will be enough for him to suit up Sunday. Through four games this season, he has recorded 12 total tackles.
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49ers’ Samson Ebukam: Questionable against Cardinals
Samson Ebukam (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.Ebukam didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday. Arden Key will likely see additional snaps if the 2017 fourth-rounder is unable to suit up against Arizona.
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49ers’ Samson Ebukam: Misses practice Wednesday
Samson Ebukam (hamstring) did not participate in the San Francisco 49ers’ practice Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Ebukam was forced to miss most of August with a knee injury but has been relatively healthy for the month of September. The severity of the linebacker’s hamstring injury is uncertain at this point, but Arden Key likely would take over Ebukam’s depth role if he can’t play Sunday at Arizona.
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49ers’ Samson Ebukam: Off injury report
Samson Ebukam (knee) isn’t listed on the San Francisco 49ers’ injury report Wednesday.Ebukam has been dealing with a knee injury for most of August, but he is finally off the injured list ahead of San Francisco’s season opener against the Lions. Ebukam will likely fill a depth role in the opener if he remains healthy.
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49ers’ Samson Ebukam: Nursing knee injury
Samson Ebukam didn’t practice Tuesday due to a right knee injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Ebukam has been sitting out practice the past few days due to the injury and remained sidelined at Tuesday’s session. It’s become increasingly unlikely the 26-year-old will be available for Saturday’s preseason opener versus the Chiefs.
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49ers’ Samson Ebukam: Dealing with swelling in leg
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday that Samson Ebukam has been sidelined in practice recently due to swelling in his leg, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.Shanahan compared Ebukam’s injury to normal wear and tear players experience early in training camp, but the team has elected to give him some rest as a precautionary measure. Although the 2017 fourth-rounder doesn’t appear to be facing a long-term absence, it’s not yet clear whether the injury will impact his availability for Saturday’s exhibition game against the Chiefs.
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49ers’ Samson Ebukam: Misses practice
Samson Ebukam was sidelined at Friday’s practice due to lower-body soreness, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Ebukam tallied 4.5 sacks in each of the past two seasons with the Rams before jumping ship to division-rival San Francisco this offseason. He is now looking to secure a role providing depth on the team’s defensive line in 2021. His absence from practice due to lower-body soreness is not too surprising, as everyone’s bodies are adjusting to training camp being in full swing. Still, it would be advantageous for a guy fighting for a job to return to the field sooner than later.
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49ers’ Samson Ebukam: Headed to San Fran
Samson Ebukam agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $13.5 million with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.San Francisco got a first-hand look at Ebukam with the NFC West rival Rams over the past four seasons, and the 49ers evidently came away impressed with what the outside linebacker can do. Ebukam totaled 4.5 sacks in each of the past two seasons in Los Angeles, and the Nigerian will likely play a similar rotational role with his new team.
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Rams’ Samson Ebukam: Notches 4.5 sacks again
Samson Ebukam managed 31 tackles (18 solo), 4.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble across 16 games in 2020.Ebukam has now logged back-to-back seasons with 4.5 sacks. The 25-year-old has been a dependable contributor in Los Angeles’ linebacker corps over the last four years, though he’s enjoyed a large enough role to carry real fantasy value in IDP leagues. Next, Ebukam is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March.
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Rams’ Samson Ebukam: Record first full sack
Samson Ebukam had three solo tackles and a sack during Monday’s win over the Buccaneers.The 25-year-old brought down Tom Brady during the third quarter for the Los Angeles Rams’ only sack of the contest. Ebukam has 18 tackles (10 solo) and 1.5 sacks while filling a rotational role through 10 games.
