In the midst of the ongoing Brandon Aiyuk hold-in saga, the San Francisco 49ers have made a move to bolster their receiving corps with the addition of veteran wideout Robbie Chosen. While Chosen’s career trajectory may have dimmed in recent years, Coach Kyle Shanahan remains optimistic about what the experienced receiver can bring to the team.
“I’ve always been a fan of him, his whole career,” Shanahan shared with the media. “Especially going back to the Jets. Just the speed he’s had, the way he plays for a guy who can run so fast. I always thought he played physical, ran his routes very well. When you’re a very good go runner, streak runner, but also can run a slant, it’s a problem. Love that he has some experience in our offense, with just being with Miami last year. We got him in on a workout last week and he looked like what we’ve seen from Chosen in the past. We’re excited to get him on board at this time.”
Chosen, now 31 years old, first entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets back in 2016. Over the years, he has made stops in Carolina, Arizona, and most recently Miami. Despite a standout 1,000-yard season in 2020, Chosen’s production has dipped in the past few seasons, with only 126 yards in nine games last year.
With the opportunity to join the 49ers, Chosen will look to capitalize on his familiarity with the offensive scheme from his time in Miami. However, he will need to quickly acclimate himself to Shanahan’s system as the regular season opener against the Jets looms just four weeks away.
As the 49ers navigate through the uncertainties surrounding Aiyuk, the addition of Chosen provides a potential boost to the receiving corps. While his recent statistics may not be eye-catching, Shanahan’s confidence in his abilities offers hope for a resurgence in San Francisco. Only time will tell if Chosen can rise to the occasion and make a meaningful impact for the 49ers in the upcoming season.