SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers’ depth chart isn't quite as barren at wide receiver as it is at quarterback, but it won't be far off after the team officially parts ways with wideout Torrey Smith.
News of Smith's release broke Monday afternoon, with former NFL receiver Steve Smith first tweeting about it and ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter confirming it via a source. Although the 49ers recently re-signed slot receiver Jeremy Kerley, they figure to be losing Quinton Patton and Rod Streater, both of whom are headed to unrestricted free agency on Thursday.