Kendrick Bourne is reuniting with his first NFL team. The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the veteran wide receiver. The deal is worth up to $5 million. This signing comes on the heels of a shoulder injury suffered by wideout Jauan Jennings. As a result, San Francisco is hoping Bourne can provide valuable short-term depth as they adjust their restructured wide receiver room.
Bourne had spent the past four seasons with the New England Patriots before being released on August 27th, 2025. He now returns to the team where he began his NFL journey as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Washington. His first four seasons in San Francisco were hampered by inconsistency and multiple injuries, preventing him from gaining real momentum. Still, the 49ers are optimistic that Bourne. Especially since he is now an experienced veteran who can hopefully carve out a meaningful role in head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
