Free-agent wide receiver Dede Westbrook is a name that has been tied to the 49ers for a few weeks now. On May 8, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that several teams were interested in Westbrook’s services.
On Monday afternoon, Josina Anderson reported that Westbrook is expected to be fully cleared to participate in football activities by the eight-month mark after Westbrook tore his ACL, which occurred on October 25. Westbrook had surgery in November, so he should be cleared before San Francisco begins training camp at the end of July.
Anderson mentioned that the 49ers and Westbrook had preliminary communication not too long ago.