The Facts: The 49ers have struggled to find qualified receivers in recent years, and they're letting a guy go who struggled to find the field. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers are releasing wide receiver Bruce Ellington.
Diehards Line:
Ellington spent last year on IR with a torn hamstring, and he caught just 19 passes in the two years prior. But they held onto the former fourth-rounder in hopes he’d develop into a slot receiver. The 49ers had one of the worst receiving corps in the league last year, but brought in Pierre Garcon and Marquise Goodwin this offseason to help.