NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported that the San Francisco 49ers are discussing a possible reunion with a free-agent wide receiver and returner. Ray-Ray McCloud is an Atlanta Falcon, meaning there’s a vacancy on special teams.
Last year, Deebo Samuel occasionally served as the team’s kick returner. But exposing Deebo to more unnecessary hits isn’t worth the reward for better field position.
Ronnie Bell was also a returner, but holding onto the ball and fielding it cleanly were issues for the rookie from Michigan. There’s also no guarantee that Bell will make the roster.