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The Vikings agree to a 1-year deal with receiver Jauan Jennings

Jauan Jennings agreed to one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings to give the team a needed third option at receiver

MAY 8 • Associated Press

The 49ers pleased with draft class that includes several players picked earlier than projections

The NFL draft for the San Francisco 49ers followed a somewhat familiar pattern

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

The 49ers take Ole Miss WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Texas Tech DE Romello Height on day 2 of the draft

The San Francisco 49ers made their delayed first pick of the NFL draft, selecting Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with the top pick in the second round

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

49ers 7-Round Mock Draft: San Fran Addresses Areas of Need at WR, Pass Rusher

What should the 49ers do in the 2026 NFL Draft? We map out what they should with their six picks.

APRIL 20 • FOX SPORTS

49ers 7-Round Mock Draft: San Fran Addresses Areas of Need at WR, Pass Rusher

49ers enter the NFL draft with few glaring holes after a productive free agency

The feeling going into the NFL draft is far different for the San Francisco 49ers than it was a year ago

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

ESPN just unveiled 49ers' dream draft fit at WR for Kyle Shanahan The San Francisco 49ers patched up the hole that they had at the wide receiver position through free agency. Mike Evans and Christian Kirk a...

APRIL 14 • NINERNOISE.COM

New 49ers wide receiver is already taking Ricky Pearsall under his wing The San Francisco 49ers signed Christian Kirk hoping he could be a deep threat for the team, but he is already proving that he will be a goo...

APRIL 10 • NINERNOISE.COM

Why Christian Kirk Calls it a 'No-Brainer' to Join the 49ers One fairly underrated signing that the San Francisco 49ers made in free agency was with wide receiver Christian Kirk. The 49ers signed him t...

APRIL 4 • SI.COM

What Stood Out to Christian Kirk When He Chose to Join the 49ers Makes sense.

APRIL 3 • SI.COM

How Christian Kirk Believes He Fits in Kyle Shanahan's 49ers Offense A potential bargain acquired.

APRIL 3 • SI.COM

49ers still draft a WR in NFL.com mock despite Mike Evans, Christian Kirk signings The 49ers are far less likely to draft a wide receiver early after inking Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, but NFL.com's mock acknowledges the...

APRIL 1 • NINERNOISE.COM

"The money has been spent": NFL analyst spells doom for Jauan Jennings' future with 49ers after Mike Evans, Christian Kirk's signings The future of Jauan Jennings with the San Francisco 49ers is being called into question after the team's aggressive move at the wide receiver position this offseason.

MARCH 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Early NFL Free Agency Winners and Moves That Stand Out | Deadspin.com Breaking down early NFL offseason moves, including the 49ers adding Christian Kirk and key decisions by the Raiders and Patriots.

MARCH 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Joining forces with Niners Kirk is slated to sign a one-year, $6 million contract with San Francisco, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Impact Kirk, who is heading into his age-30 season, will join a 49ers wide receiver corps that also houses free agency signee Mike Evans, plus incumbents Ricky Pearsall and Demarcus Robinson, where he presumably pencils in for the No. 3 role. Across 13 regular-season appearances with the Texans in 2025, Kirk was limited to just a 28-239-1 receiving line on 52 targets, but he flashed down the stretch, combining for 10 catches for 164 yards and two scores (15 targets) during the team's two postseason games. Although he faces crowded competition for targets, with RB Christian McCaffrey and tight end George Kittle (Achilles) also present, Kirk could prove productive while paired with quarterback Brock Purdy in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense, if a path to consistent opportunities materializes.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits

Who are the best free agents available in the NFL this offseason? We rank the top 100, and share some possible fits for each.

MARCH 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits

Finds end zone in Sunday's loss Kirk caught two of six targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.

Impact The veteran wideout couldn't repeat his massive performance from a wild-card win over the Steelers, but Kirk did hit paydirt for a second straight playoff game, hauling in a 10-yard toss from C.J. Stroud in the second quarter. Those two playoff TDs are more than he managed in the entire regular season, when he posted a disappointing 28-239-1 line on 52 targets over 13 games. Kirk will be a free agent in the offseason, and he'll likely be playing for his third team in three seasons in 2026.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

How Bad Was C.J. Stroud in First Half of Texans-Patriots Divisional Round Game?

C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions in the first half of the Texans' divisional round matchup against the Patriots.

JANUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

How Bad Was C.J. Stroud in First Half of Texans-Patriots Divisional Round Game?

Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

More volume on tap Kirk is poised for a bigger role in the Texans' passing game Sunday at New England after No. 1 WR Nico Collins (concussion) was ruled out for the divisional-round contest.

Impact Kirk was well on his way to a notable performance when Collins exited Monday's wild-card win in Pittsburgh due to a concussion in the third quarter. Having said that, Kirk was QB C.J. Stroud's favorite target for much of the game, with the wide receiver finishing with eight catches (on nine targets) for 144 yards and one touchdown on a 56 percent snap share. The playing time more or less was in line with his range from the regular season, but Kirk now will be vying with only Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel and potentially Braxton Berrios for the attention of Stroud this weekend.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Collins injury update puts pressure on Christian Kirk for repeat performance Over the two and a half days that have passed since Houston Texans leading receiver Nico Collins exited Monday's Wild Card Round win over th...

JANUARY 15 • TOROTIMES.COM

Sam Darnold, Jake Tonges, Christian Kirk Among Divisional Round DFS Sleeper Targets These are our favorite low-cost DFS sleepers on DraftKings for the Divisional Round, including Sam Darnold, Jake Tonges, and Christian Kirk.

JANUARY 15 • SI.COM

Texans secure first road playoff win with suffocating defensive performance

The Houston Texans finally won a road playoff game after dropping their first six with a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

After career-best performance, Christian Kirk talks stepping up with Nico Collins out When you lose one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL, you need to bring out the shovels, brushes, buckets and sieves to dig deep...

JANUARY 13 • TOROTIMES.COM

Goes off for 8-144-1 against PIT Kirk corralled eight of nine targets for 144 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 30-6 wild-card game win over the Steelers.

Impact Kirk led Houston in receiving by a country mile after WR Nico Collins exited Monday's playoff win in the second half with an apparent concussion. The 28-year-old Kirk was already on his way to a big night before his star teammate got injured when he cashed in QB C.J. Stroud's only touchdown pass in the second quarter of what was then a tight contest. Kirk only registered a 28-239-1 receiving line in 13 regular-season appearances with the Texans in 2025, so his outburst of production in the first round of the playoffs came out of left field. If Collins is unable to clear the league's concussion protocol by Sunday, then a red-hot Kirk would serve as Houston's top receiving threat in the divisional round against the Patriots.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise's 1st road playoff win

The Houston Texans have secured their first road playoff win in franchise history, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

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