Whereas rumors swirl across the 49ers doubtlessly buying and selling away extensive receiver Brandon Aiyuk, they determined to cowl all their bases on Thursday.
In line with NFL Community insider Tom Pelissero, San Francisco is signing veteran extensive receiver Robbie Chosen, who had a number of provides however selected a group with a direct want.
Whereas some might 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 extensive receiver Ricky Pearsall left Wednesday’s apply 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 checklist with a hamstring challenge he suffered whereas understanding 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 at the least be held out of the preseason opener on Saturday.
Anderson, 31, brings a ton of expertise to San Francisco’s extensive 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.
Nevertheless, Anderson hasn’t carried out a lot recently. 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’ extensive receiver room, which has handled early accidents and an sad Aiyuk.
Within the meantime, Anderson will battle with extensive 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 may give him the payday he is in search of.
