The first reports of the 49ers’ interest in free agent wide receivers didn’t include any major names. Players like Jakeem Grant, Kalif Raymond and others were on their radar for their field-stretching ability and kick return contributions. Now it seems they may try to go bargain shopping for a bigger-name receiver.
Pro Football Focus’ Doug Kyed on Thursday reported the 49ers were among teams that checked in on former Bears WR Allen Robinson before he landed a deal with the Rams.
After the first wave of free agency deals can start to get cheaper for teams and good players may opt for one-year ‘prove it’ deals to try and cash in the following year. The 49ers, if they are interested in adding another receiver to their group of pass catchers, have a slew of options who may come as low-risk, high-reward additions later in free agency.
Here’s a look at some of the notable WR options still available: