It’ll be interesting once we find out which players the San Francisco 49ers claimed. It won’t be surprising to see the team active, especially in the wide receiver market. After all, outside of Ricky Pearsall and the recently acquired Skyy Moore, there aren’t many, if any, healthy wideouts on the roster.
So what will Wednesday bring? Per Aaron Wilson, wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling will decide between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Niners. Valdes-Scantling only caught two passes in six games with the Buffalo Bills last year. The 30-year-old has extensive experience, but his most recent productive season in the NFL was 2022.
The 49ers aren’t in a position to be picky at wide receiver.
Wide receiver isn’t the only position the 49ers could use the help. They could be tempted to add a healthy RB3 or, if a defensive back they feel is an upgrade over Siran Neal, that would also be an option.
We’ll update this post with any rumors that happen throughout the day.
Kyle’s update, 9:04 a.m. PT: The Athletic’s Matt Barrows reports that edge rusher Trevis Gipson intends to join the 49ers practice squad.
That didn’t take long, per his agency, the 49ers signed Valdes-Scantling. Valdes-Scantling was with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason before Seattle released him. He caught three passes for 33 yards in their preseason finale.
Kyle’s update, 9:20 a.m. PT: Kendrick Bourne requested his release. The Patriots have a new coaching staff, drafted a wide receiver, and signed two other wideouts this offseason. Bourne likely saw the writing on the wall, and that’s why he asked for his release. Matt Maiocco said the 49ers have “high interest” in Bourne. How could they not?
Albert Breer said the Niners tried to include Bourne in any Brandon Aiyuk deals last summer. Given the current state of the wide receiver room, a Bourne reunion feels inevitable.
The Patriots used Bourne more as an outside receiver than a slot. That wasn’t the case when he was with the 49ers. Ricky Pearsall is the only true outside receiver that’s healthy, but it’s a problem the 49ers can figure out on the fly. They can get by with Bourne and Jennings for a couple of games until Demarcus Robinson returns. Bourne is a massive upgrade from the other wideouts on the roster.
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