When news broke on Wednesday that the Patriots were releasing wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, it didn't take long for people to connect the dots to the 49ers as a potential landing spot for the wideout. Bourne started his career with the team and the 49ers have been hit hard by injuries to their receiving corps this summer, so it looked like a natural fit for a reunion. During an appearance on KNBR on Thursday, 49ers General Manager John Lynch said the team is doing its due diligence on Bourne. "No new news," Lynch said. "Anytime a really good football player who we had ties to â?? Kendrick started his career here â?? becomes available, there's obviously going to be discussions. We're trying to evaluate the pertinent information. Kendrick has been hurt in training camp, so trying to see where he's exactly at. Having conversations. We'll let that play out, we'll continue to look into it"Bourne had 137 catches for 1,769 yards and 11 touchdowns over four seasons with the 49ers. Ricky Pearsall and Skyy Moore are the healthy receivers on the 49ers' 53-man roster and the team brought Robbie Chosen, Junior Bergen, and Malik Turner back to their practice...
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John Lynch says 49ers 'having conversations' about Kendrick Bourne
John Lynch says 49ers 'having conversations' about Kendrick Bourne
By David Bonilla
Aug 28, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers may not be done adding to their wide receiver room. On Wednesday, NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco reported that the 49ers have "high interest" in bringing back Kendrick Bourne if the New England Patriots release him. Hours later, the move became...
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