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Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne Fill Patriots' Biggest Glaring Need The Patriots' biggest need heading into free agency was at wide receiver. They added Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne late on Monday.

MARCH 15, 2021 • NESN.COM

Off to New England The Patriots and Bourne agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact On the first day of the legal tampering period, New England has restocked its receiving corps with the additions of Bourne, wideout Nelson Agholor and tight end Jonnu Smith. Bourne's versatility should allow him to stay on the field regularly, and he's coming off career bests in catches (49), receiving yards (667) and targets (74) with the 49ers in 2020.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Rumors: Patriots Working To Sign Kendrick Bourne In Free Agency The New England Patriots reportedly are working to sign free agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, who's coming off a career year.

MARCH 15, 2021 • NESN.COM

Hoping to stay in San Fran Bourne said Wednesday that he and the 49ers are discussing a new contract, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Bourne acknowledged that he won't be the team's top priority this offseason, but he still hopes to work something out. The 2017 undrafted free agent is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time, following a 2020 campaign in which he posted career highs for targets (74), catches (49), receiving yards (667), yards per catch (13.6) and yards per target (9.0). Bourne never saw a ton of volume, but his ability to play both outside and in the slot helped San Francisco's offense remain semi-respectable amidst an onslaught of injuries. Bourne will turn 26 in August, and he believes his experience in head coach Kyle Shanahan's system will serve him well even if he doesn't stay in San Francisco.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

49ers’ Kendrick Bourne ponders free agency, sides with Brady over Mahomes in Super Bowl Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, a pending free agent after four seasons on the 49ers, is pitching the NFL’s Play 60 youth program on behalf o...

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Career high in receiving yards Bourne finished the 202 season with 49 receptions (74 targets) for 667 yards and two touchdowns over 15 contests.

Impact The 49ers had high hopes for their trio of high-round picks entering the 2020 season, but just like most things last calendar year, nothing went as planned. Deebo Samuel (second round in 2019) suffered a foot injury during training camp and Dante Pettis (second round in 2018) squandered yet another opportunity and wound up being released in October. Brandon Aiyuk (first round in 2020) had the best season of the high-pedigree trio -- despite missing games due to injury himself -- and Bourne consistently stepped in as a reliable starting option for head coach Kyle Shanahan. The undrafted wideout posted the highest reception average (13.6 YPR) of any qualified San Francisco starter while accounting for 13.1 percent of the team's targets. The 49ers' run-heavy gameplan and mediocre quarterback play kept Bourne from ever cracking lineups in standard fantasy formats. The 25-year-old doesn't possess tremendous upside, but his soft hands and consistent play could shine brighter if he lands with a more pass-friendly offense as he enters free agency this upcoming offseason.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kendrick Bourne played himself out of a new contract with SF 49ers Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne had a career year in 2020, meaning the SF 49ers probably won't have the resources to re-sign him. The SF 49ers...

JANUARY 6, 2021 • NINERNOISE.COM

Brandon Aiyuk Injury Update Improves Kendrick Bourne Fantasy Outlook in Week 17 San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is in the midst of a true breakout campaign. The 2020 first-round pick has racked up...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Big drop in playing time Bourne logged just 19 snaps on offense (34 percent) Saturday, catching his lone target for 16 yards in a 20-12 win over Arizona.

Impact The 49ers featured a heavy rushing gameplan against the Cardinals, resulting in just 22 pass attempts, with only four going toward wide receivers. Bourne also saw his playing time decrease as a result of George Kittle coming off injured reserve, as the team ran more formations with two tight ends and two or fewer wideouts on the field. Two of San Francisco's top three pass catchers are arguably its tight ends (Kittle and Jordan Reed), so Bourne -- who is currently the team's slot man -- may struggle to see the field against Seattle on Sunday.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Late TD bolsters stat line Bourne logged 42 offensive snaps (50 percent) and hauled in all four of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-33 loss to Dallas.

Impact Bourne made an impressive leaping grab above a sea of Dallas defenders on a 49-yard heave by C.J. Beathard on the final play of the contest. The score had no effect on the final result, but garbage time or not, the end result was a new season high in receiving yards for the veteran wideout. Bourne is stuck at third on the depth chart even after starter Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was ruled out for the rest of the year. It was Richie James (54 snaps, four catches, seven targets and 56 yards) who jumped up to second on the depth chart starting opposite Brandon Aiyuk. It's highly improbable that Bourne will catch an amazing Hail Mary attempt every week, so expectations should be held in check while he occupies a slot/third receiver role against the Cardinals on Saturday.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Turnaround on turnovers helps Cowboys keep faint hopes alive

The Dallas Cowboys are plus-7 in turnover margin the past two games after spending almost half the season last in the NFL in that category

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

49ers turnover: From Super Bowl to losing season in 2020

The San Francisco 49ers have gone from the Super Bowl to a losing record just more than 10 months later

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Hail Mary TD! Beathard's 49-yard launch hits rafters before Bourne grabs it Hail Mary touchdown! San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard's 49-yard launch hits rafters before wide receiver Kendrick Bourne grabs...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • NFL.COM

Pollard scores 2 with Elliott out, Cowboys beat 49ers 41-33

Tony Pollard ran for two touchdowns with Ezekiel Elliott sidelined by an injury for the first time in the two-time rushing champion’s career, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the San Fr...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hurts, Pollard

FANTASY PLAYS: Championship berths will be decided this week as Week 15 presents the final four in many fantasy leagues

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

49ers mull change at QB after Mullens' miscues lead to loss

After watching Nick Mullens’ turnovers cost the San Francisco 49ers a game despite a strong defensive effort, coach Kyle Shanahan says it might be time for a change at quarterback

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Does little with seven targets Bourne caught three of seven targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 23-15 loss to Washington.

Impact Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was injured on the second play from scrimmage, leaving Bourne to pick up the slack in the passing game. He finished second on the team in targets but caught less than half the balls thrown his way and finished with rather modest production. If Samuel is forced to miss next Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Bourne could again see some extra targets.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers keep giving ball away in 23-15 loss to Washington

Nick Mullens and the San Francisco 49ers' offense just about gave away any chance for the defending NFC champions to remain in the playoff race

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Sticks as slot man Bourne played 49 percent of offensive snaps and logged four receptions (six targets) for 35 yards in Monday's 34-24 loss to the Bills.

Impact Bourne remained at third on the 49ers' wide receiver depth chart following the return of Brandon Aiyuk (reserve/COVID-19) to the starting lineup; it was Richie James (seven offensive snaps) who was bumped down from second to fourth on the depth chart. The veteran wideout would have had a better fantasy outing had the official unit not overturned what was initially ruled a touchdown in the fourth quarter. It was a questionable decision considering there didn't appear to be clear evidence to make a ruling in either direction, which usually results in the referees on field to let the initial call "stand." Bourne didn't get another shot to score after quarterback Nick Mullens caused a false start and then promptly threw an interception in the end zone. The 25-year-old won't draw much fantasy appeal heading into Sunday's tilt against Washington as the slot man in an offense that requires heavy volume or a trip to the end zone in order to post usable statistics.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers unable to keep up with Bills in 34-24 loss

Kendrick Bourne caught a pass from Nick Mullens and celebrated an apparent touchdown that would have kept the San Francisco 49ers in the game

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Mullens somehow fits tight-window dart to Bourne on third down San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens somehow fits tight-window dart to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne on third down.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • NFL.COM

Posts 34 yards in win Bourne had three receptions (five targets) for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Rams.

Impact Deebo Samuel (hamstring) made his long-awaited return following the team's bye week, but with Brandon Aiyuk (reserve/COVID-19) out of action, Bourne stuck at third on the depth chart and logged 57 percent of the snaps. The veteran wideout finished ahead of second-string starter Richie James Jr. (88 percent of snaps for one reception for 29 yards) in terms of fantasy production, but that should be considered an anomaly if their snap counts remain consistent going forward. Expect Bourne to fill a similar slot role against the Bills on Monday if Aiyuk is forced to miss another game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shanahan: Niners 'blew an opportunity' vs surging Saints

An early 10-0 lead was not nearly enough for the mistake-prone, injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers to hold on against the Saints

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Makes four catches vs. Saints Bourne caught four of five targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Saints.

Impact Bourne finished third on the team in both targets and receptions, though his average of 6.5 yards per catch was nothing to write home about. He was on the reserve/COVID-19 list in the days leading up to the game, but he displayed no ill effects after taking the last couple of weeks to recuperate. Bourne will now rest up over the bye before taking on the Rams November 29th, when his role could diminish if Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers get Bourne back, will play again without Samuel

The San Francisco 49ers will have to wait at least one more game to get receiver Deebo Samuel back on the field but will have Kendrick Bourne available when they visit New Orleans

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

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