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49ers WR Travis Benjamin leaves game with head injury

49ers wide receiver Travis Benjamin left Sunday’s preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter and walked to the locker room. Per a team release, Benjamin is being evaluated for a head injury. Benjamin had returned one kick for 16 yards on the day.

The veteran speedster Benjamin is competing for a spot on the 49ers 53-man roster. After opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, Benjamin joined the Niners this preseason and has hauled in two receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown. Over his eight-year NFL career, the Miami alum has amassed more than 3,000 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns.