The San Francisco 49ers looked to revive the career of a veteran wide receiver as they continued to trade star Brandon Aiyuk.
The 49ers announced that they have signed Robbie Chosen to a one-year contract.
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In a corresponding roster move, the 49ers released injured wide receiver Frank Darby.
San Francisco added Chosen as Aiyuk remains in training camp while seeking a long-term contract.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters what he thinks about Chosen.
“I’ve always been a fan of his, his entire career,” Shanahan said Monday, via NBC Sports. “Especially going back to the Jets. Just the speed he had, the way he played for a guy who can run so fast.
“I always thought he played physical, ran his routes very well. When you’re a very good runner, continuous runner, but you can also run incline, it’s a problem.
“I love that he has some experience in our offense, just from being at Miami last year.
“We had him in training last week and he looked like what we’ve seen from Chosen in the past.
“We are excited to have him on board at this time.”
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Chosen played in nine games for the Miami Dolphins last season, recording just four receptions for 126 yards and one touchdown.
He brings with him 86 career games and has been productive in the past.
The 31-year-old draft pick entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets in 2016.
He posted three 50-plus catch seasons in four years in New York.
Chosen signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Panthers in 2020 – the year he had his best season.
The Temple product recorded 95 receptions for 1,096 yards and three touchdowns on that campaign.
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In 2021, he re-signed with the Panthers on a two-year contract worth $29 million.
However, Chosen has struggled since then, recording 519 yards in 17 games in 2021.
Carolina traded him to the Arizona Cardinals the following season.
The pick totaled 408 yards in 25 games in 2022-23.
The veteran will try to open up space for the 49ers, led by two stars Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.
San Francisco will face the New York Jets in the season opener at home on Monday night Soccer on September 9th.
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