Kendrick Bourne hopes to remain with 49ers in 2026
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49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has signed a one-year contract to rejoin the team after being cut by the Patriots. Bourne, who caught 37 passes for 551 yards in 16 games for the 49ers in 2025, expressed his desire to remain with the team as a free agent, stating on his YouTube channel that he hopes to return to San Francisco. Bourne also discussed concerns about an electrical substation near the 49ers' facility, which he speculated might affect the health of players. Despite these concerns, the substation's presence did not deter him from rejoining the team, nor does it seem to impact his intention to stay.
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