said on Richard Sherman\u2019s podcast<\/a>. \u201cTalked to Kyle. Got a good relationship, had a good exit meeting. I\u2019m trying to make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\nBourne stepped up for the 49ers\u2019 wide receiver room when the injury bug hit, getting 551 yards receiving for 2026. This is after he came after Week 1. He made the most impact in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams, notching 142 yards receiving in a 26-23 win.<\/p>\n
Bourne highlighted his relationship with John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan as a reason he was brought back.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny players out there,\u201d Bourne said, recalling how powerful his relationship was with the 49ers brass. \u201cDon\u2019t leave and go on Twitter. You never know when you might need to come back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Besides not being around for training camp in the 2025 season, another possible reason for Bourne\u2019s \u201conly\u201d 541 yards is that they already had a Bourne on the team in Jauan Jennings. This is not unlike a head-scratching trade the 49ers made for Stevie Richards a decade ago, when they had a similar player in Michael Crabtree.<\/p>\n
The difference is that the 49ers needed Bourne after Week 1 left few survivors. Even after players returned, Bourne\u2019s availability was invaluable.<\/p>\n
With Ricky Pearsall\u2019s unfortunate injury history, Brandon Aiyuk now AWOL, and Jauan Jennings set to hit the market, a single wide receiver won\u2019t just fill the holes. When Bourne left for the New England Patriots, Jauan Jennings stepped right into the role he left, being a dependable third-down machine. With Jennings\u2019 future uncertain, Bourne could reclaim the role he once had with the 49ers.<\/p>\n
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