Back to the San Francisco 49ers Newsfeed

Report: 49ers eye veteran Tavon Austin to bolster WR corps

Tavon Austin fits the 49ers’ profile when it comes to veteran free agents, and he fits their need of an experienced wide receiver.

Hence, the 49ers have summoned Austin for a workout to likely sign the former Rams and Cowboys speedster, the NFL Network reported Wednesday.

Austin, 30, was drafted No. 7 overall pick in 2013 by the then-St. Louis Rams. He’d presumably fill the role — or challenge for one — previously occupied by Travis Benjamin, another 30-year-old receiver who opted out amid COVID-1. . .