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Deebo Samuel is in the hospital with pneumonia, which is causing problems for the San Francisco 49ers

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Deebo Samuel is in the hospital with pneumonia, which is causing problems for the San Francisco 49ers

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The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver room continues to be hit hard.

Coach Kyle Shanahan announced to reporters Monday that wide receiver Deebo Samuel is suffering from pneumonia.

“Deebo Samuel, he had a strange illness, some fluid in his lungs, so technically pneumonia,” Shanahan said. “We'll see how he's still in the hospital and we'll see how he recovers here in the next few days.”

There is no timetable for Samuel's return.

Shanahan said Samuel first felt symptoms Sunday morning. The 49ers announced shortly before their Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs that Samuel was suffering from an illness but was expected to play. Samuel tried but was pulled back in the second quarter. The 49ers lost to Kansas City 28:18.

The versatile wideout has 20 catches, 335 receiving yards, one touchdown reception, 51 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown this season.

Samuel's pneumonia diagnosis means the 49ers have health concerns regarding their top two wide receivers.

Shanahan confirmed that Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

“I spoke to him last night and I just called him at his house. I didn't see him (Monday). But he was hurting, he was just at a loss,” Shanahan said of Aiyuk. “Exactly as you would expect. But BA is a strong guy and a spiritual guy and believes that everything happens for a reason so he will be fine. But last night I was definitely a little depressed and I just told him how sorry I was and let him know that we're all here for him in this situation.”

The 49ers are dealing with a number of injuries to some of their top players. Running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, Calf) and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) have not played yet this season. Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (triceps) is out this year and safety Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) is out.

The 49ers host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night in Week 8.

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