The San Francisco 49ers announced Tuesday that they’ve waived WR Dazz Newsome to make room for newly signed WR Anthony Miller.
Newsome, 24, was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. He was in the second year of his four-year, $3.6 million rookie contract when he was waived by Chicago.
The Chiefs signed Newsome to their practice squad last year. He later joined the 49ers on a futures contract this past January.
During his college career, Newsome recorded 188 receptions for 2,435 yards (13.0 YPC) and 18 touchdowns, to go along with 20 rushing attempts for 178 yards (8.9 YPC) and two touchdowns. He also recorded 48 punt returns for 535 yards (11.1 YPR) and one touchdown.
In 2021, Newsome appeared in three games for the Bears and caught two passes for 23 yards.
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