22-07-2025
NFL News: 49ers sign controversial ex-New Orleans Saints wide receiver
The former Saint will compete for a roster spot with the 49ers
Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Equanimous St. Brown, brother of Lions All‑Pro Amon‑Ra St. Brown, has signed with the San Francisco 49ers ahead of training camp. The seven‑year veteran lands in the NFC West after seeing very limited action with New Orleans last season. Like Eli Apple before him, St. Brown became a controversial figure during his time with the Saints for talking down on the Crescent City's culinary scene; rookie quarterback Tyler Shough got a dig in on him about that when he appeared on St. Brown's podcast for an interview.
St. Brown, the Notre Dame product, will compete for a roster spot in a 49ers receiver room that's currently in flux. Both top options -- Pro Bowler Brandon Aiyuk and last year's first‑round pick Ricky Pearsall -- have opened camp on the PUP list, while Jauan Jennings, who broke out in 2024, is embroiled in a contract dispute. That uncertainty could open the door for St. Brown to earn valuable early‑camp reps and make a push among the back end of the depth chart.
St. Brown flashed during last preseason in New Orleans, showing promise as a big‑bodied target. While that potential never fully materialized with the Saints, the 27‑year‑old now gets another opportunity to prove he can carve out a meaningful role in the league. He appeared in two games last season, spending most of the year on the Saints' practice squad.
