The news was first reported by former NFL wideout Steve Smith, a former teammate of Torrey Smith, who joined NFL Network in February. [...] Smith is a one-dimensional speedster whose lack of versatility clearly wasn't viewed as a fit in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense. Smith's release also has financial implications — he was due to count $9.5 million against the salary cap — but the 49ers already had $90.6 million in cap space. Without Smith, Jeremy Kerley (246 career catches), who signed a three-year extension Saturday before he became a free agent, is the 49ers' only established wideout under contract in 2017. The 49ers have interest in signing the Browns' Terrelle Pryor, one of the top free-agent wide receivers, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported. The 49ers have money to attract free-agent wideouts, but their quarterback situation could steer away those with other options:
49ers will release receiver Torrey Smith
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Report: WR Torrey Smith will be released by the 49ers
Report: WR Torrey Smith will be released by the 49ers
By David Bonilla
Mar 6, 2017
According to former NFL receiver Steve Smith, the San Francisco 49ers will be releasing WR Torrey Smith, making him a free agent on March 9.
According to sources @TorreySmithWR will be released, and become a free agent! Happy hunting my dude 👍💃💃...
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