ESPN's Field Yates is reporting that, according to a source, the San Francisco 49ers worked out former New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas today.
Thomas, who is 5-11 and 215 lbs, was with the Saints from 2007 through 2014. He has 3,745 career rushing yards, 28 rushing touchdowns, and has averaged 4.6 yards-per-carry.
49ers running back Carlos Hyde is recovering from a foot injury while Reggie Bush is recovering from a calf injury. Jarryd Hayne and Mike Davis are both rookies.
Per Pro Football Talk, the 49ers also gave a tryout to C Samson Satele, a seven-year veteran. Daniel Kilgore is not expected to be ready to go soon and Marcus Martin has been playing poorly at center.
Source: former Saints RB Pierre Thomas had a tryout with the 49ers today.
49ers RB Jeff Wilson shrugs off 10-touchdown season, looks ahead to offseason of work
By Kirk Larrabee
Jan 3, 2021
Even if he doesn't seem overly impressed with what he accomplished in his third NFL season, Jeff Wilson certainly made his case throughout the year that he belongs as one of the top two running backs for the San Francisco 49ers in the foreseeable future.
Wilson capped his season with a touchdown run and a touchdown catch in the 49ers' 26-23 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, giving him a total of ten on the season (seven rushing, three receiving). Those are impressive numbers, but that accomplishment was overshadowed in his mind by what the team wasn't able to do in 2020.
"That's not a big a deal. I guess it's nice, but we didn't win," Wilson said after the loss to the Seahawks. "We didn't have a winning season because of it, so that's pretty much
'Watch out for this team next year': Where the 49ers fall in final 2020 season power rankings
By David Bonilla
Jan 6, 2021
The 2020 season didn't go as planned for the San Francisco 49ers. After coming off a disappointing Super Bowl loss, the team had lofty hopes and looked to make amends for the heartbreaking defeat by once again competing for a championship.
An insurmountable number of injuries quickly transformed the roster, and the 49ers were unable to recover, finishing with a 6-10 record and missing the playoffs.
The 49ers are expected to bounce back next season, assuming they can safely navigate an uncertain offseason. The team had nearly 40 players playing on the final year of their contracts and have to deal with what is sure to be a greatly reduced salary cap.
"We just finished a 6-10 season, and we understand there's a lot of reasons that led to that, but
49ers activate Tom Compton off injured reserve, sign punter, announce other roster moves
By David Bonilla
Jan 2, 2021
The San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of the team's Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
The 49ers have signed P Drew Kaser to the practice squad.
OL Tom Compton has been activated off injured reserve. The 49ers opened his practice window this week.
DL Josiah Coatney and OL Isaiah Williams have been activated off the practice squad as COVID-19 replacements.
WR Jordan Matthews and K Tristan Vizcaino have been activated off the practice squad.
OL Aaron Neary has been released from the practice squad.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown
