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49ers Sign Receiver Christian Kirk to a 1-Year, $6 Million Contract, AP Source Says
The 49ers add veteran slot receiver Christian Kirk to boost speed, joining Mike Evans in a revamped receiving corps aimed at improving late-season competitiveness.
- On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk, 29, to a one-year, $6 million deal, first reported by Jordan Schultz and confirmed by a source.
- After signing six-time Pro Bowler Mike Evans last week, the San Francisco 49ers passed on re-signing Jauan Jennings and prepared to move on from Brandon Aiyuk, prompting veteran additions.
- A second-round pick in 2018, Kirk posted career highs in 2022 with 84 catches for 1,108 yards and eight TDs, but recently he only made 28 catches for 239 yards while missing 18 games over the past three seasons.
- Kirk enters a crowded slot competition among veterans and young players, competing for snaps with Demarcus Robinson, Ricky Pearsall, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing.
- Aiyuk's roster status keeps cap and trade decisions in play, with a $29.585 million dead-money hit if traded before June 1; the 49ers also hold six draft picks in the first four rounds.
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Pat McAfee Reacts to 49ers Signing Christian Kirk
The San Francisco 49ers made a significant signing at the wide receiver position on Monday. They agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Houston Texans pass-catcher Christian Kirk. A former second-round pick out of Texas A&M, the 29-year-old now heads to the Bay Area to catch passes from Pro Bowl quarterback Brock Purdy.One of the many media members who reacted to the signing was former All-Pro punter and current show host Pat McAfee. The…
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The Mercury news49ers’ latest free agency adds: Wide receiver Christian Kirk, punter Corliss Waitman
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Christian Kirk is joining the 49ers’ wide receiver corps, following last week’s lead of fellow Texas A&M product Mike Evans.
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