Sources: Deebo Samuel returning to 49ers on 1-year deal

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- With concern about the status of receiver Ricky Pearsall's injured right knee, the San Francisco 49ers are turning to a familiar face, bringing back wideout Deebo Samuel to the place where he began his career.

Sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Thursday night that the 49ers and Samuel have reached agreement on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million.

The 49ers said Wednesday that Pearsall has swelling in the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that left them with some "concern." They added that they were exploring "all options," presumably including surgical procedures that would keep Pearsall out for a long time.