Wide receiver is a subject the San Francisco 49ers need to address, and a reunion in free agency may help. The 49ers have an arsenal of weapons that is highly skilled, but there could be a change at wide receiver.
There’s a lot on the table with Brandon Aiyuk due for a massive second contract, Deebo Samuel already receiving top compensation, and Jauan Jennings expected to test free agency. Yahoo’s Kyle Madson thinks the 49ers should go after New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne if either Aiyuk, Jennings, or both are headed out.
On February 24, Madson observed, “This one is entirely dependent on how the 49ers operate with their receiving corps.” It seems unlikely that they will go to free agency in search of what would essentially be a fourth wide receiver if they decide to keep both Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk. But bringing in a dependable veteran like Bourne would immediately strengthen their receiving corps in the event that they move Aiyuk or lose Jennings to restricted free agency.
Having played with the 49ers for four seasons, fans are accustomed to seeing Bourne. He has spent the last three years honing his craft with the Patriots, but he is once again available.
Bourne Seizes the Patriots’ Opportunity
Bourne was an undrafted free agent when he joined the NFL, so it’s amazing how his career has worked out. He gained prominence with the 49ers by working his way up to a three-year, $15 million contract with New England.
The best season of his career was 2021, his rookie season with the Patriots. He appeared like a sure thing when he signed, catching 55 catches for 800 yards and five scores, according to Pro Football Reference.
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