49ers: 5 players who could be cut during 2019 offseason

San Francisco 49ers: 5 players who could be cut during 2019 offseason

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner #99 and defensive end Arik Armstead #91 of the San Francisco 49ers react after a defensive stop during the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Pierre Garcon #15 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Wide Receiver Pierre Garçon

For the first half of 2017, it sure looked like bringing aboard veteran wide receiver Pierre Garçon was a good idea. He was on pace to net 1,000 receiving yards before suffering a season-ending neck injury exactly halfway through the year.

2018, however, has been much different.

Despite being mostly healthy, Garçon’s numbers this season have fallen well short of expectations. Sure, inconsistent quarterbacking has been an issue. But that was also the case last year, and it didn’t seem to bother the 32-year-old wideout.

Now, Garçon has a mere 24 catches for 286 yards and a touchdown.

The 49ers inked Garçon through 2021 but have team options on the final three years of his contract, meaning they can part ways with him with relatively little financial consequence.

Plus, declining the options would open up more playing time for younger wideouts, such as Kendrick Bourne and Dante Pettis.