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Kendrick Bourne locks in with 49ers after career year

Kendrick Bourne’s career-best season earned him a raise for 2020, and he’s accepted it.

Now that Bourne has signed his $3.26 million tender as a 49ers restricted free agent, he shouldn’t have to sweat about making the roster and perhaps instead the starting lineup.

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The 49ers have an opening at wide receiver now that Emmanuel Sanders has left in free agency. Bourne evolved into the third-most targeted wide receiver, behind go-to tight end George Kittle.

SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 19: San Francisco 49ers’ Kendrick Bourne (84) and former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice share a light moment during warmups before they take on Green Bay Packers in their NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.