49ers to sign plug-and-play WR after successful workout
The San Francisco 49ers need wide receiver help, so they've turned back to an old friend to get the job done.
The San Francisco 49ers are addressing a lack of depth in their wide receiver corps by reportedly signing former Washington and NFL star Dante Pettis, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Pettis, 30, was the 49ers' second-round pick in 2018 after spending four seasons at the University of Washington, where he set an FBS record with nine punt-return touchdowns and earned All-Pac-12 and All-American accolades.
At San Francisco, Pettis managed to catch only 38 passes for 576 yards and seven touchdowns over three seasons. He has since compiled 54 catches for 655 yards and six touchdowns in 38 games across stints with the New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, and Chicago Bears. With the 49ers currently without Ricky Pearsall, De Zhaun Stribling, Christian Kirk, Demarcus Robinson, and potentially Mike Evans, they require a versatile player who can immediately step into the lineup. Pettis' familiarity with the 49ers' system makes him an ideal candidate to fulfill this role.
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