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. . .