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49ers connected to familiar face in trade idea to bolster receiving corps
A slow offseason has suddenly gotten busy for the San Francisco 49ers. Now Pro Football and Sports Network has another idea to help the 49ers improve a weakness on their roster. The 49ers needed to add help at defensive end, so they sent a conditional fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for DE Bryce Huff. PFSN suggested another low-level trade that would bolster San Francisco's depth at wide receiver − a position with sizable question marks across the roster. Advertisement After an offseason of passing on big-name additions, the 49ers turn to a familiar face in PFSN's trade idea. They believe trading for New England Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne would give the 49ers the quality depth their roster lacks. Via PFSN: Bourne's future with the Patriots is somewhat uncertain, especially since the new coaching staff has no attachment to him. Since posting 55 catches and 800 yards in 2021, he hasn't surpassed 500 receiving yards in a season, and a torn ACL in October 2023 has impacted his availability the past two years. With Bourne turning 30 in August and the Patriots already bringing in Diggs and Mack Hollins as veteran presences, his role in New England looks shaky. Bourne is set to earn around $6.5 million this season and is under contract through 2026, though none of the remaining money is guaranteed. Teams reportedly showed interest around the trade deadline a season ago, but nothing ever materialized. Given his limited role and the lack of clarity around his fit within New England's rebuild, it wouldn't be shocking to see him moved. This is the type of move that would help round out a roster that was too top heavy a season ago. A fully healthy version of the 49ers would be in an okay place at receiver. Ricky Pearsall dealt with multiple injuries during camp last year and is now working through a hamstring injury he sustained in OTAs. Brandon Aiyuk's status for the regular season is up in the air as he makes his way back from a torn ACL in Week 7 last year. Demarcus Robinson, a free agent signee, may be facing a three-game suspension. Second-year fourth-round pick Jacob Cowing struggled as a rookie, and rookie Jordan Watkins is still unproven. Advertisement There are a handful of other veterans on the roster, but adding Bourne would make a ton of sense for a group with so many question marks. The 29-year-old posted only 28 catches for 305 yards and one touchdown last season while returning from his torn ACL. However, in 2023 before his injury he was up to 37 catches, 406 yards and four touchdowns in only eight games. San Francisco would love to have Bourne as an option who is familiar with their offense, and for Bourne it would give him an opportunity to regain his footing in his second season after a knee injury. A couple of strong years for the 49ers could earn Bourne another decent NFL contract. Bourne spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the 49ers. He led 49ers receivers with 487 receiving yards in 2018, and posted 1,769 yards with 11 touchdowns on 137 receptions across 58 games in San Francisco. More 49ers: Contract details for every 49ers undrafted rookie in 2025 This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: NFL trades: 49ers, Kendrick Bourne connected in trade suggestion
USA Today
22-04-2025
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- USA Today
Lions fans are selecting James Pearce at No. 28 in simulations more than any other player
Lions fans are selecting James Pearce at No. 28 in simulations more than any other player Despite Pearce being widely regarded as a poor cultural fit for Detroit, Lions fans continue to make him the top 1st-round selection in PFSN simulator Most of the recent media mock drafts have sent an EDGE in some fashion to the Detroit Lions at No. 28. The thought makes sense as the Lions are looking for more depth and more pieces to a rotation behind Aidan Hutchinson. Fans are making the same connection. According to data from the Mock Draft Simulator from Pro Football and Sports Network, over 47 percent of users from April 15-21 have selected an edge rusher for the Lions in the first round. The next-closest position was offensive guard at 16.7%, followed by defensive tackle at 14.5%. Safety and linebacker rounded out the top five. As far as individual players go, the data provides a bit of a surprise. The most-popular player pick from users identifying as Lions drafters last week was Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr., at 17.9%. That's an interesting choice because the prevailing thought seems to be Pearce wouldn't be a fit in Detroit based on his character. Pearce may fall out of the first round altogether. Overall, three of the top five popular picks are on the edge. 15% of users have taken Texas A&M EDGE Nic Scourton and 7.3% went with Donovan Ezeiruaku of Boston College. Also among the top five were North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel (10.9%) and Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen (5.6%). From PFSN and their simulator results: Ezeiruaku has been a name that's seemingly popped up very often across media mock drafts. He was second in the nation with 16.5 sacks, behind only Mike Green of Marshall, who may go in the first 15 picks. For the most part, users are on the same page in terms of positions and players as the media. But Pearce being the most-picked player is an interesting takeaway.
USA Today
31-03-2025
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- USA Today
Breaking down the Lions picks in the latest PFSN 7-round Mock
Breaking down the Lions picks in the latest PFSN 7-round Mock Breaking down the Lions picks in the latest PFSN 7-round Mock, which sees Detroit double up on DL early Most mock drafts run through one round, maybe two or three. But this weekend, Brentley Weissman of Pro Football and Sports Network went through every single pick in all seven rounds for his latest mock draft. That gives us a chance to talk about multiple picks for the Lions and how Weissman views a potential path on draft weekend. Let's dive in. No. 28: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon "Derrick Harmon helped himself this season after a strong year with the Ducks," wrote Weissman. "He is a highly disruptive player who possesses great length and athleticism. "Inserting Harmon into this Detroit Lions' defensive line would be unfair. He is a legit interior rusher who would get a lot of 1-on-1 looks, with Hutchinson occupying much of the double teams. I would love this team/player fit." Harmon has the looks of being a force on the inside and the Lions have continued to build from the inside on the defensive line. Harmon would give the Lions plenty of depth to go with DJ Reader, Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike and Roy Lopez. No. 60: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss "The Lions double-dip here on the defensive line after drafting Harmon in Round 1 and now taking Princely Umanmielen in Round 2. Umanmielen oozes with burst and bend and has legit sack potential at the next level." The Lions continue to build here in the trenches with Weissman's second pick as they add much-needed depth at defensive end. The Lions have brought back some depth pieces but need a true running mate with Aidan Hutchinson. Umanielen had 10.5 sacks last season for the Rebels. No. 102: Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech "The Lions signed D.J. Reed this offseason and still returned Terrion Arnold, so their starters are set, but they certainly could use some depth. Dorian Strong is an instinctive corner with good length and quickness." The Lions have also added Rock Ya-Sin and Avonte Maddox but will look for more depth. Strong had 32 tackles and two interceptions last season for the Hokies. No. 130: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois Bryant was the leading receiver for the Illini in 2024, catching 54 passes for 984 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Lions have room after their top 3-4 receivers for depth. No. 196: Jaylin Smith, CB, USC The Lions double-dip at cornerback with Smith, who recorded 58 tackles, three interceptions and two passes defended for the Trojans. No. 228: Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane It's a hat trick of defensive backs in this mock for the Lions. Rensaw had 24 tackles and three passes defended in his lone year with Tulane after three years at Troy. No. 244: Tyler Cooper, OG, Minnesota The Lions brought back Kayode Awosika and are likely set to have second-year guard Christian Mahogany run with the first team this offseason. A player like Cooper, with his length and pass protection skills, can be an intriguing developmental option in the 7th.
