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Emmanuel Sanders thanks 49ers, Faithful after leaving for Saints

Emmanuel Sanders waved goodbye to the 49ers when he agreed to sign a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints on Friday.

The 33-year-old was a valuable part of the 49ers' run to Super Bowl LIV. While he had said he was interested in staying in the Bay, ultimately the Saints presented an offer and an opportunity that was impossible for Sanders to turn down.

Sanders took to Instagram on Saturday to thank the 49ers Faithful, his teammates and coaches for the memorable four-month run in Santa Clara.

Linebacker Kwon Alexander said goodbye to his now-former teammate via Twitter when the news broke.