Yesterday, Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group reported about two local free agents that were waiting outside of the San Francisco 49ers' headquarters, waiting for an opportunity at a tryout. The first is Najee Lovett of Richmond who is a wide receiver. The second is East Bay native Tracy Clark who is a defensive back. Both were there again today and continue to wait and hope.
No bites yet for the two local free agents -- Tracy Clark and @one1ove_ -- as they stand outside #49ers HQ a 2nd straight day seeking tryout
The 49ers have lost two straight. No San Francisco wide receiver had more than three catches in either of those losses. The defense has given up 644 passing yards in the past two games and cornerback Jimmie Ward is week-to-week with a quad injury. He is very likely to miss Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Wide receiver Torrey Smith seemed to aggravate his ankle, but it did not seem serious. Some help in those areas may be needed.
The 49ers signed WR/KR Keshawn Martin today – and Lovett and Clark continue to wait. "We talked to Kap and he said he'd put in a word for us," said Lovett. "We're just trying to get anyone's attention, to get 20 minutes to show what we can do."
Lovett played college football at the University of Idaho while Clark played at Washington State. Both attended the 49ers' local pro-day last year.
@49ers same spot I'm outside. I can Ball! I'm not just anybody I can help out at Wr and the return game. https://t.co/NAjeItbOEC
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