KENDRICK BOURNE NEWS

Does little with seven targets Bourne caught three of seven targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 23-15 loss to Washington.

Impact Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was injured on the second play from scrimmage, leaving Bourne to pick up the slack in the passing game. He finished second on the team in targets but caught less than half the balls thrown his way and finished with rather modest production. If Samuel is forced to miss next Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Bourne could again see some extra targets.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers keep giving ball away in 23-15 loss to Washington

Nick Mullens and the San Francisco 49ers' offense just about gave away any chance for the defending NFC champions to remain in the playoff race

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sticks as slot man Bourne played 49 percent of offensive snaps and logged four receptions (six targets) for 35 yards in Monday's 34-24 loss to the Bills.

Impact Bourne remained at third on the 49ers' wide receiver depth chart following the return of Brandon Aiyuk (reserve/COVID-19) to the starting lineup; it was Richie James (seven offensive snaps) who was bumped down from second to fourth on the depth chart. The veteran wideout would have had a better fantasy outing had the official unit not overturned what was initially ruled a touchdown in the fourth quarter. It was a questionable decision considering there didn't appear to be clear evidence to make a ruling in either direction, which usually results in the referees on field to let the initial call "stand." Bourne didn't get another shot to score after quarterback Nick Mullens caused a false start and then promptly threw an interception in the end zone. The 25-year-old won't draw much fantasy appeal heading into Sunday's tilt against Washington as the slot man in an offense that requires heavy volume or a trip to the end zone in order to post usable statistics.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers unable to keep up with Bills in 34-24 loss

Kendrick Bourne caught a pass from Nick Mullens and celebrated an apparent touchdown that would have kept the San Francisco 49ers in the game

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mullens somehow fits tight-window dart to Bourne on third down San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens somehow fits tight-window dart to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne on third down.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • NFL.COM

Posts 34 yards in win Bourne had three receptions (five targets) for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Rams.

Impact Deebo Samuel (hamstring) made his long-awaited return following the team's bye week, but with Brandon Aiyuk (reserve/COVID-19) out of action, Bourne stuck at third on the depth chart and logged 57 percent of the snaps. The veteran wideout finished ahead of second-string starter Richie James Jr. (88 percent of snaps for one reception for 29 yards) in terms of fantasy production, but that should be considered an anomaly if their snap counts remain consistent going forward. Expect Bourne to fill a similar slot role against the Bills on Monday if Aiyuk is forced to miss another game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shanahan: Niners 'blew an opportunity' vs surging Saints

An early 10-0 lead was not nearly enough for the mistake-prone, injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers to hold on against the Saints

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes four catches vs. Saints Bourne caught four of five targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Saints.

Impact Bourne finished third on the team in both targets and receptions, though his average of 6.5 yards per catch was nothing to write home about. He was on the reserve/COVID-19 list in the days leading up to the game, but he displayed no ill effects after taking the last couple of weeks to recuperate. Bourne will now rest up over the bye before taking on the Rams November 29th, when his role could diminish if Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers get Bourne back, will play again without Samuel

The San Francisco 49ers will have to wait at least one more game to get receiver Deebo Samuel back on the field but will have Kendrick Bourne available when they visit New Orleans

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers Activate WR Kendrick Bourne from Reserve/COVID-19 List San Francisco has activated the wide receiver from the Reserve/COVID-19 List.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

Cleared for Week 10 Bourne (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday and will travel with the team to New Orleans Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 25-year-old landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list before last week's loss to the Packers and had yet to practice this week, but he'll rejoin the team in time for Week 10. Bourne is coming off his best performance of the season (eight catches for 81 yards) against the Seahawks, and he could be similarly involved this weekend with Deebo Samuel (hamstring) not expected to play Sunday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: 49ers cleared of COVID-19 violations

The San Francisco 49ers have been cleared of any potential violations of the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols following a positive test from receiver Kendrick Bourne

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers may need to wait another game for reinforcements

The San Francisco 49ers will likely have to wait until after next week’s bye to get significant reinforcements back from injuries

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May practice this week Coach Kyle Shanahan is hopeful Bourne (undisclosed) will be able to practice later this week, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Bourne currently is logging his second stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list in the last week, but the 49ers seemingly are confident that was merely the result of false positives and not an actual bout with the illness. While he'll have to be activated from the aforementioned list in order to get back on the field, he does have two more chances to practice this week.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers put Kendrick Bourne back on COVID-19 list; Richard Sherman aims for return Sherman said he has a chance to return in time to face the Saints but added that he would be back no later than Nov. 29 against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

49ers put Kendrick Bourne back on COVID-19 list SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have placed receiver Kendrick Bourne back on the COVID-19 list three days after removing...

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

49ers put Kendrick Bourne back on COVID-19 list The San Francisco 49ers have placed receiver Kendrick Bourne back on the COVID-19 list three days after removing him.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

49ers put Kendrick Bourne back on COVID-19 list

The San Francisco 49ers have placed receiver Kendrick Bourne back on the COVID-19 list three days after removing him

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to COVID-19 list The 49ers placed Bourne on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Bourne was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list last Wednesday after testing positive for the virus, but subsequent negative tests allowed him to be activated on Friday. Now, however, it appears that new developments will require the 25-year-old wideout to return to the reserve list. With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) still banged up, Brandon Aiyuk, Richie James and Trent Taylor are currently the only fully available wideouts on San Francisco's roster.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

SF 49ers had right to be upset with Kendrick Bourne false COVID test The SF 49ers could have been rightfully upset with a false-positive COVID-19 test for Kendrick Bourne, which affected the team in Week 9. Pe...

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • NINERNOISE.COM

Reinstated from COVID-19 list The 49ers activated Bourne from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Impact Bourne was placed on the list Wednesday after testing positive earlier that day, but negative tests Thursday and Friday seemingly confirmed that the initial result was a false positive. The wideout was still forced to miss Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Packers, while fellow receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and offensive tackle Trent Williams also sat out after being deemed close contacts of Bourne. In addition to Bourne, the 49ers activated Aiyuk, Samuel and Williams on Friday, so they should be available for the team's next game Nov. 15 in New Orleans. Samuel does have a hamstring injury that could prevent him from playing, which would free up more snaps and targets for Bourne.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kendrick Bourne, 2 other 49ers could've played — if the Packers game was delayed Kyle Shanahan was diplomatic about having to go without three top players in Thursday's loss due to Bourne's false positive COVID-19 test.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

49ers get needed good news with negative test for Bourne

After a week filled with bad news from injuries, a positive coronavirus test and a lopsided loss to Green Bay, the San Francisco 49ers finally got a piece of good news

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

All NFL games are on for this weekend while teams deal with COVID-19 issues

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets another negative test Bourne is eligible to be removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list after he received another negative test Friday morning, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact It appears it was a false positive that prevented Bourne from playing in Thursday's loss to the Packers. WR Brandon Aiyuk, LT Trent Williams and WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) also are eligible to be removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list, though Samuel's hamstring injury could prevent him from playing Week 10 against New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE