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49ers Sign WR Christian Kirk to 1-Year Deal
Veteran receiver joins San Francisco after one season with Texans
Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:35am
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The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk, according to multiple reports. The deal is worth up to $6 million. Kirk, 29, has 432 career receptions for 5,415 yards and 30 touchdowns over eight NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and most recently the Houston Texans.
Why it matters
The 49ers are bolstering their receiving corps with the addition of Kirk, who had a strong postseason performance for the Texans last year. This move comes on the heels of the team signing veteran wideout Mike Evans last week, signaling an effort to surround quarterback Trey Lance with more offensive firepower.
The details
Kirk struggled in the 2025 regular season with the Texans, recording just 28 catches for 239 yards and one touchdown. However, he had a big game in the playoffs, catching eight passes for 144 yards and a score as the Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Prior to that, Kirk had four productive seasons with the Cardinals and one with the Jaguars, including a career-best 84 receptions, 1,108 yards, and 8 touchdowns in 2022.
- Kirk agreed to the 1-year deal with the 49ers on March 17, 2026.
The players
Christian Kirk
A 29-year-old wide receiver who has played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.
Trey Lance
The starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
Mike Evans
A veteran wide receiver who the 49ers signed last week after he spent his entire career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What’s next
The 49ers will look to integrate Kirk into their offense alongside fellow new addition Mike Evans as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.
The takeaway
The 49ers are making a concerted effort to surround young quarterback Trey Lance with experienced and talented pass-catchers, adding Kirk and Evans in free agency to boost their receiving corps and provide more offensive firepower.
