WR Kendrick Bourne returns to 49ers on 1-year deal

Field Level Media|published: Mon 8th September, 13:17 2025

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Feb 2, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) runs after a reception against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is set to return to the San Francisco 49ers with a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, according to multiple reports Monday.

The New England Patriots granted Bourne's request for release on Aug. 27 after reportedly attempting to work out a trade with the Minnesota Vikings.

Bourne, 30, started his career with the 49ers, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in May 2017.

He became a free agent again in 2020, signing with New England, and inked a three-year, $19.5 million extension in March 2024.

In his career, Bourne has appeared in 111 games (34 starts) with the 49ers (2017-20) and Patriots (2021-24). He has 292 receptions for 3,714 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Injuries limited him to 20 games (six starts) the past two seasons, when he made a total of 65 catches for 711 yards and five touchdowns.

Bourne adds experience to a San Francisco depth chart featuring Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall.

--Field Level Media

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