Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan looks on before the NFC Championship football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
After winning the Super Bowl the previous season, the San Francisco 49ers are not taking their success for granted. Weeks before the 2024 NFL draft begins, San Francisco is expressing interest in a veteran wide receiver despite having one of the league’s most well-rounded rosters. The 49ers are reportedly pursuing former Cincinnati Bengals wideout Tyler Boyd in the free agent market.
There are other teams interested in Boyd’s services besides the NFC West team. The Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and other teams are reportedly considering Boyd as well. Following his legal troubles over the weekend, standout rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice of the Chiefs may now be the front-runners for Boyd.
Tyler Boyd Wants to Join a Different Team
Boyd did, however, regress in 2023, playing behind Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, two other wide receivers. Boyd had 67 receptions at the end of the previous season, but only 667 yards and two touchdowns. He caught eight passes for 117 yards in Week 10 against the Houston Texans, which turned out to be his best performance of the 2023 season.
The San Francisco 49ers want to go back to the Super Bowl