MARCH 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
KENDRICK BOURNE #84 - WIDE RECEIVER - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
170 YDS •
16 REC •
1 TD
170 YDS
16 REC
1 TD
49ers free-agency tracker: Kendrick Bourne heads to New England; Samson Ebukam adds pass-rush help The 49ers lost their third-down and red-zone specialist Kendrick Bourne to the Patriots. He agreed to a three-year, $15 million deal.
Bourne agrees to 3-year, $22.5 million deal with Patriots The Patriots have agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million contract with free agent receiver Kendrick Bourne.
MARCH 16, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Bourne agrees to 3-year, $22.5 million deal with Patriots BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots have agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million contract with free agent receiver Kendrick Bourne.
MARCH 16, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Bourne agrees to 3-year, $22.5 million deal with Patriots
The Patriots have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent receiver Kendrick BourneMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Fallout: Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne sign with New England Patriots | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF PFF's Nathan Jahnke breaks down the fantasy football implications of the New England Patriots signing wide receivers Nelson Agholor and Kend...
MARCH 16, 2021 • PFF.COM
Pelissero details Patriots' multi-year deals with DB Jalen Mills and WRs Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne NFL Network's Tom Pelissero details New England Patriots' multi-year deals with defensive back Philadelphia Eagles safety Jalen Mills and wi...
MARCH 16, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bourne, Patriots Reportedly Agree to $22.5 Million Deal Bourne is the third pass catcher the Patriots have reportedly picked up in free agency.
MARCH 15, 2021 • SI.COM
With Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne, Patriots have upgraded offensive skill spots There's Agholor and Bourne at receiver. There's Jonnu Smith at tight end. The Patriots now have weapons they lacked last season.
MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne Fill Patriots' Biggest Glaring Need The Patriots' biggest need heading into free agency was at wide receiver. They added Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne late on Monday.
MARCH 15, 2021 • NESN.COM
Off to New England The Patriots and Bourne agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact On the first day of the legal tampering period, New England has restocked its receiving corps with the additions of Bourne, wideout Nelson Agholor and tight end Jonnu Smith. Bourne's versatility should allow him to stay on the field regularly, and he's coming off career bests in catches (49), receiving yards (667) and targets (74) with the 49ers in 2020.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Rumors: Patriots Working To Sign Kendrick Bourne In Free Agency The New England Patriots reportedly are working to sign free agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, who's coming off a career year.
MARCH 15, 2021 • NESN.COM
Hoping to stay in San Fran Bourne said Wednesday that he and the 49ers are discussing a new contract, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Bourne acknowledged that he won't be the team's top priority this offseason, but he still hopes to work something out. The 2017 undrafted free agent is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time, following a 2020 campaign in which he posted career highs for targets (74), catches (49), receiving yards (667), yards per catch (13.6) and yards per target (9.0). Bourne never saw a ton of volume, but his ability to play both outside and in the slot helped San Francisco's offense remain semi-respectable amidst an onslaught of injuries. Bourne will turn 26 in August, and he believes his experience in head coach Kyle Shanahan's system will serve him well even if he doesn't stay in San Francisco.
FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
49ers’ Kendrick Bourne ponders free agency, sides with Brady over Mahomes in Super Bowl Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, a pending free agent after four seasons on the 49ers, is pitching the NFL’s Play 60 youth program on behalf o...
FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Career high in receiving yards Bourne finished the 202 season with 49 receptions (74 targets) for 667 yards and two touchdowns over 15 contests.
Impact The 49ers had high hopes for their trio of high-round picks entering the 2020 season, but just like most things last calendar year, nothing went as planned. Deebo Samuel (second round in 2019) suffered a foot injury during training camp and Dante Pettis (second round in 2018) squandered yet another opportunity and wound up being released in October. Brandon Aiyuk (first round in 2020) had the best season of the high-pedigree trio -- despite missing games due to injury himself -- and Bourne consistently stepped in as a reliable starting option for head coach Kyle Shanahan. The undrafted wideout posted the highest reception average (13.6 YPR) of any qualified San Francisco starter while accounting for 13.1 percent of the team's targets. The 49ers' run-heavy gameplan and mediocre quarterback play kept Bourne from ever cracking lineups in standard fantasy formats. The 25-year-old doesn't possess tremendous upside, but his soft hands and consistent play could shine brighter if he lands with a more pass-friendly offense as he enters free agency this upcoming offseason.
JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kendrick Bourne played himself out of a new contract with SF 49ers Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne had a career year in 2020, meaning the SF 49ers probably won't have the resources to re-sign him. The SF 49ers...
JANUARY 6, 2021 • NINERNOISE.COM
Brandon Aiyuk Injury Update Improves Kendrick Bourne Fantasy Outlook in Week 17 San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is in the midst of a true breakout campaign. The 2020 first-round pick has racked up...
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Big drop in playing time Bourne logged just 19 snaps on offense (34 percent) Saturday, catching his lone target for 16 yards in a 20-12 win over Arizona.
Impact The 49ers featured a heavy rushing gameplan against the Cardinals, resulting in just 22 pass attempts, with only four going toward wide receivers. Bourne also saw his playing time decrease as a result of George Kittle coming off injured reserve, as the team ran more formations with two tight ends and two or fewer wideouts on the field. Two of San Francisco's top three pass catchers are arguably its tight ends (Kittle and Jordan Reed), so Bourne -- who is currently the team's slot man -- may struggle to see the field against Seattle on Sunday.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Late TD bolsters stat line Bourne logged 42 offensive snaps (50 percent) and hauled in all four of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-33 loss to Dallas.
Impact Bourne made an impressive leaping grab above a sea of Dallas defenders on a 49-yard heave by C.J. Beathard on the final play of the contest. The score had no effect on the final result, but garbage time or not, the end result was a new season high in receiving yards for the veteran wideout. Bourne is stuck at third on the depth chart even after starter Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was ruled out for the rest of the year. It was Richie James (54 snaps, four catches, seven targets and 56 yards) who jumped up to second on the depth chart starting opposite Brandon Aiyuk. It's highly improbable that Bourne will catch an amazing Hail Mary attempt every week, so expectations should be held in check while he occupies a slot/third receiver role against the Cardinals on Saturday.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Can't-Miss Play: Hail Mary TD! Beathard's 49-yard launch hits rafters before Bourne grabs it Hail Mary touchdown! San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard's 49-yard launch hits rafters before wide receiver Kendrick Bourne grabs...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • NFL.COM
Pollard scores 2 with Elliott out, Cowboys beat 49ers 41-33
Tony Pollard ran for two touchdowns with Ezekiel Elliott sidelined by an injury for the first time in the two-time rushing champion’s career, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the San Fr...DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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