The already shorthanded San Francisco 49ers offense noticed two go catchers go away Sunday’s season opener towards the Seattle Seahawks. Huge receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder) and tight finish George Kittle (hamstring) will undergo MRIs.
Per David Bonilla of 49ers Webzone, head coach Kyle Shanahan told the media after the sport that he’s nonetheless making an attempt to signal large receiver Kendrick Bourne.
“I do know he hasn’t signed with [a team], so I do know it is a risk we are able to get him,” Shanahan mentioned of Bourne. “I do know we’re nonetheless making an attempt. Hopefully, that may work out.”
Kendrick Bourne would assist the San Francisco 49ers
The lack of Jennings and Kittle may affect the 49ers to sweeten the pot for Bourne. San Francisco provided the veteran go catcher a deal this summer season, however he opted to attend and weigh his choices.
Bourne started his career with the 49ers in 2017 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent. He spent 4 seasons in San Francisco earlier than becoming a member of the New England Patriots in 2021. The Patriots reduce him after coaching camp in August.
Bourne has appeared in 111 video games and began 34, recording 292 receptions for 3,714 yards and 22 touchdowns in his first eight years within the NFL.
WIthout a wholesome receiver corps, quarterback Brock Purdy seemed shaky for many of the sport Sunday after main the 49ers to a landing on their opening drive. He led San Francisco on a seven-play 68-yard drive late within the fourth quarter to present the crew a 17-13 lead that they would not relinquish.
Second-year receiver Ricky Pearsall was Purdy’s high goal, ending with 4 receptions for 108 yards. Including a participant like Bourne will assist the offense till Brandon Ayiuk is able to return from the ACL damage he suffered in 2024.
