Whereas rumors swirl across the 49ers probably buying and selling away huge receiver Brandon Aiyuk, they determined to cowl all their bases on Thursday.
In accordance with NFL Community insider Tom Pelissero, San Francisco is signing veteran huge receiver Robbie Chosen, who had a number of presents however selected a workforce with a direct want.
Whereas some could recommend the transfer alerts that the 49ers are making ready to maneuver on from Aiyuk, it have to be thought-about that first-round rookie huge receiver Ricky Pearsall left Wednesday’s practice after reaggravating his shoulder damage.
The 2024 NFL Draft’s No. 31 general decide has had an unideal begin to his skilled profession. He suffered a shoulder damage throughout spring practices after which opened coaching camp on the non-football damage record with a hamstring challenge he suffered whereas understanding alone.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated pulling Pearsall from observe was a precautionary transfer. Nonetheless, the addition of Anderson hints he could miss extra time than beforehand anticipated or that he’ll not less than be held out of the preseason opener on Saturday.
Anderson, 31, brings a ton of expertise to San Francisco’s huge receiver room as he enters the ninth season of his NFL profession. Since 2016, he has amassed 379 catches for five,082 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Nonetheless, Anderson hasn’t achieved a lot these days. He has simply 24 receptions for 408 yards and two touchdowns previously two years with the Miami Dolphins (2023), Arizona Cardinals (2022) and Carolina Panthers (2022).
Nonetheless, he brings some much-needed depth to the 49ers’ huge receiver room, which has handled early accidents and an sad Aiyuk.
Within the meantime, Anderson will battle with huge receivers Deebo Samuel Sr., Jauan Jennings, Chris Conley, Jacob Cowing and others.
As for Aiyuk, he continues his hold-in, hoping to receives a commission or be dealt someplace else that can give him the payday he is searching for.