If the 49ers are looking for an affordable, but dynamic tight end to pair with George Kittle, they don't necessarily have to wait until next week's 2020 NFL Draft to acquire one. The guy they're looking for might be available right now.
The Chicago Bears released tight end Trey Burton on Friday. He signed a lucrative four-year, $32 million free-agent contract with Chicago prior to the start of the 2018 season, but only lasted half that time.
ESPN's Adam Schefter was the first to report, citing a source.
Burton, 28, started all 16 games in his first season with the Bears, hauling in 54 receptions for 569 yards and six touchdowns.