Whereas rumors swirl across the 49ers probably buying and selling away large receiver Brandon Aiyuk, they determined to cowl all their bases on Thursday.
In response to NFL Community insider Tom Pelissero, San Francisco is signing veteran large receiver Robbie Chosen, who had a number of affords however selected a group with a direct want.
Whereas some might recommend the transfer alerts that the 49ers are getting ready to maneuver on from Aiyuk, it have to be thought-about that first-round rookie large receiver Ricky Pearsall left Wednesday’s practice after reaggravating his shoulder damage.
The 2024 NFL Draft’s No. 31 total 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 difficulty he suffered whereas figuring out alone.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned pulling Pearsall from apply was a precautionary transfer. Nonetheless, the addition of Anderson hints he might miss extra time than beforehand anticipated or that he’ll no less than be held out of the preseason opener on Saturday.
Anderson, 31, brings a ton of expertise to San Francisco’s large 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 carried out a lot currently. He has simply 24 receptions for 408 yards and two touchdowns prior to now two years with the Miami Dolphins (2023), Arizona Cardinals (2022) and Carolina Panthers (2022).
Nonetheless, he brings some much-needed depth to the 49ers’ large receiver room, which has handled early accidents and an sad Aiyuk.
Within the meantime, Anderson will battle with large 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 some other place that can give him the payday he is searching for.
