49ers sign WR Christian Kirk | Page 2

Heroism · 2026-03-16T13:11:38-07:00

Sources: The #49ers are signing WR Christian Kirk to a 1-year, $6M deal. Kirk is the latest WR addition in San Fran, after they also signed WR Mike Evans. pic.twitter.com/LyR7snOyGs— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 16, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM

#16

ritz126
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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by WINiner:
Meh.

Shoulda trade for Justin Jefferson, right?

man 49er fans really are whiners

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM

#17

Young2Owens
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Originally posted by ritz126:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by WINiner:
Meh.

Shoulda trade for Justin Jefferson, right?

man 49er fans really are whiners

Yea i don't even get offended when rival fans call us that. Water is wet

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM

#18

blunt_probe
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Lukewarm signing b/c of age and injuries, but if he can play, he can be solid. Is he supposed to be our new kick returner too?

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM

#19

49ers808
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#YoungerAndFaster

Nah this is a good signing; low risk high reward. Can actually be our return man too if need be, I don't remember when he last did it

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM

#20

genus49
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Originally posted by jakedogg:
Closes the door on Bourne, Jennings, maybe even Robinson if cut. It gives them a fallback if both Watkins and Cowling show they can't play.

Would think him signing with the Cardinals closed it already.

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM

#21

krizay
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Originally posted by jakedogg:
Closes the door on Bourne, Jennings, maybe even Robinson if cut. It gives them a fallback if both Watkins and Cowling show they can't play.

Dont save anything from cutting Drob. Plus he's the perfect #4 and cheap.

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:40 PM

#22

okdkid
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Clear KR/PR

Wont change the draft at all. Still need a long term speed slot.

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM

#23

okdkid
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Originally posted by Young2Owens:
So edge in the first it is

I don't think a 29 year old on a 1 year deal impacts their draft decisions at all. If they wanted to go WR first they will still do it.

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM

#24

ChaunceyGardner
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Looks like Omar Cooper on paper

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:47 PM

#25

krizay
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Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
Looks like Omar Cooper on paper

Not going to lie when watching Cooper highlights I saw Kirk. I even almost suggested signing Kirk.

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM

#26

VaBeachNiner
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I like this signing.

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM

#27

49ers808
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Originally posted by okdkid:

Originally posted by Young2Owens:
So edge in the first it is

I don't think a 29 year old on a 1 year deal impacts their draft decisions at all. If they wanted to go WR first they will still do it.

This

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:53 PM

#28

WINiner
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Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by WINiner:
Meh.

What exactly are you looking for at WR for $6 million?

How about none at 6m?

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM

#29

Fanaticofnfl
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This pretty much means good bye JJ, right?

Mar 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM

#30

49ers808
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Originally posted by krizay:
Not going to lie when watching Cooper highlights I saw Kirk. I even almost suggested signing Kirk.

Go watch Kirk's college highlights; he was a better Omar Cooper lol.

If we could get college KR/PR Christian Kirk then we would forget about what Sky did last season