The Facts: The 49ers are signing former Chargers wideout Benjamin, a source tells NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He gets a one-year deal.
Diehards Line:
It's added depth and speed for a 49ers offense that just lost Emmanuel Sanders to the Saints in free agency, and one that seems open to Marquise Goodwin's departure. Benjamin enjoyed a breakout campaign back in 2015 with the Cleveland Browns, burning for 966 yards and five TDs as a deep threat. He signed with the Chargers in 2016 to be a speedy complement to Keenan Allen. The plan didn't work out for long. Benjamin earned 677 yards on 14.4 yards per catch with four TDs in his first season, but his impact regressed each year from there. Benjamin played just five games in 2019, catching six passes for 30 yards and zero touchdowns, so a fresh start seems like a positive.