49ers Bolster Receiving Corps with Christian Kirk Signing
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The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran receiver Christian Kirk to a one-year, $6 million contract to add depth at the position.
Kirk, 29, is the second veteran receiver added by San Francisco this offseason, following six-time Pro Bowler Mike Evans.
A second-round pick by Arizona in 2018, Kirk has struggled with injuries in recent years, missing 18 games over the past three seasons with Jacksonville and Houston.
However, he showed flashes of his old form in the playoffs last season, catching eight passes for 144 yards and a touchdown in a wild-card win over Pittsburgh.
The addition of Kirk gives the Niners another option at receiver, alongside Evans, Ricky Pearsall, Demarcus Robinson, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins.
The team is planning to cut ties with former No. 1 receiver Brandon Aiyuk at some point this offseason.
