49ers Drawing Attention From Notable Free Agent Wide Receiver
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With training camp underway, the San Francisco 49ers are hoping to make a run back to Super Bowl contention. After missing the playoffs last season and being plagued by injuries, the 49ers want to emulate their success from two years ago when they made a run to the big game.
Unfortunately, in that Super Bowl, San Francisco was unable to defeat Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
One of the big questions the 49ers are facing comes at the wide receiver position.
Gabe Davis #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 23, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. Gabe Davis #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 23, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images
Deebo Samuel was one of the big offseason subtractions. San Francisco traded him in a big move to the Washington Commanders.
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Left on the roster are Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, and Demarcus Robinson as the top four options. While the 49ers have good players at the position, Aiyuk is still working his way back from a torn ACL and they don’t have a lot of depth.
To that end, it’s possible that John Lynch could consider making a move to bring another wide receiver in.
One name has shown interest in signing with San Francisco.
Former Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis has been open about his interest in the 49ers. During an appearance on the “Up & Adams Show,” Davis spoke out about San Francisco.
“San Fran is definitely a spot I’m looking at,” Davis said. “Shanahan’s the man. He knows how to call an offense. They just got a lot of great weapons around there… Definitely a team that interests me because I like to be around great players.”
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Last season with the Jaguars, Davis played in 10 games. He caught 20 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns. Back in 2023 with the Bills, however, he racked up 45 catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns.
Davis has always been known as a deep threat. With Brock Purdy under center, he could be a big-time addition for the 49ers. Adding another big-play threat could be what takes the offense to the next step.
Bringing in more quality weapons for a franchise quarterback like Purdy is always a wise decision. Davis is clearly interested in the opportunity. Lynch should seriously consider it.
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