Kendrick Bourne's sweet message to 49ers faithful after signing one-year contract, 'God is...'

Kendrick Bourne signed a 1-year, $5M deal to return to the 49ers, expressing joy about rejoining the team and gratitude toward the fans.

Updated on: Sep 8, 2025, 23:41:58 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The San Francisco 49ers on Monday agreed to sign a one-year deal worth $5 million with free agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne. Bourne, 30, was been with the New England Patriots since 2017, but he was released last week. Amid mounting injuries on the wide-out, the 49ers made the move on Bourne, per multiple reports.

Kendrick Bourne flexes during a Patriots practice. (AP)

Bourne has a long history with the 49ers as he started his NFL career in the California after being drafted by the 49ers out of Eastern Washington University in 2017. During his time at 49ers from 2017–2020, Bourne recorded 137 receptions for 1,769 yards and 11 touchdowns. On average, he posted 34 catches, 442 yards, 12.9 yards per reception, and nearly 3 TDs per season.

As the news of Bourne rejoining the 49ers broke on Monday, the 30-year-old shared a sweet message for the 49er's fans, remembering his time with the team from 2017 to 2020, and looking forward to the times to come.

"Missed yall faithful! GOD IS THE GREATEST!" he wrote on Instagram.

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Signing Kendrick Bourne Was On The Cards For 49ers

Given the San Francisco 49ers' struggle with injury, especially in the wideout region, signing Kendrick Bourne was always a priority for the Bay Area franchise. After the 49ers' victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the NFL regular season, head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked in the post-match presser about Bourne's possible reunion with the 49ers. Although he did not confirm the move then, he certainly indicated that it could be a possibility.

“I know he hasn’t signed with anyone, so I know it’s a possibility we can get him. I know we’re still trying," Shanahan had said. "Hopefully that can work out.”

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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