49ers WR Wants to Re-Sign After $1.7M Season Without TDs

Kendrick Bourne says he's in talks with 49ers to return for another year.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who earned $1.7 million last season without scoring any touchdowns has expressed his desire to re-sign with the team. Kendrick Bourne, who had 37 receptions for 551 yards in 2025, has spoken with head coach Kyle Shanahan about a potential return to the 49ers.

Why it matters

Bourne's lack of touchdowns despite a decent statistical season raises questions about his fit in the 49ers' offense. However, his desire to stay in San Francisco suggests the team may see value in retaining him, even if his production has been inconsistent.

The details

Bourne, who spent four seasons with the New England Patriots before returning to the 49ers in 2025, said he has had a "good exit meeting" with Shanahan and is "trying to make it happen" in terms of re-signing with the team. Despite not finding the end zone, Bourne said he felt last season was a "good year" for him and that San Francisco is "home."

  • Bourne returned to the 49ers in 2025 after four years with the Patriots.
  • In the 2025 season, Bourne had 37 receptions for 551 yards and 0 touchdowns.

The players

Kendrick Bourne

A wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers who earned $1.7 million in 2025 without scoring any touchdowns.

Kyle Shanahan

The head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, who has had a "good exit meeting" with Bourne about the possibility of him returning to the team.

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What they’re saying

“I'm trying to come back. I talk to Kyle, I got a good relationship with him. We had a good exit meeting, so I'm trying to make it happen. That's always the goal.”

— Kendrick Bourne (49ers Webzone)

“San Francisco is home. And so, coming back, having a good year was powerful. So I'm trying to run it back. Money talks, but that's definitely home, so that's holding a special place in my heart.”

— Kendrick Bourne (49ers Webzone)

What’s next

The 49ers will need to decide whether to re-sign Bourne, who has expressed a desire to return to the team, or look to add more productive receivers to their offense.

The takeaway

Bourne's situation highlights the challenges of retaining players who produce decent statistical seasons but fail to find the end zone. The 49ers must weigh Bourne's familiarity with the team and his relationship with the coaching staff against his lack of touchdowns and consider whether he is the best fit to help the offense reach its full potential.