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San Francisco 49ers: 5 veterans on the bubble after 2019 NFL Draft

By Peter Panacy

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers scores on a 55 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 18-15. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers scores on a 55 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 18-15. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Jordan Matthews #81 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Jordan Matthews #81 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Wide Receiver Jordan Matthews

In reality, pretty much every wide receiver on the 49ers not named Dante Pettis is in danger of possibly losing a roster spot this season.

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The question becomes which player is in the most danger of losing out?

Right now, the smart money would probably be on veteran pass catcher Jordan Matthews, whom the Niners signed to a one-year deal in free agency. While Matthews was productive for the Philadelphia Eagles between 2014 and 2016, the last two years have seen a substantial drop off in production, netting the 26 year old a combined 582 yards those two seasons.

Matthews now finds himself locked into what will be a hefty training camp competition for outside receiver spots, namely with third-year pro Kendrick Bourne and the rookie, Deebo Samuel.

Samuel, being a second-round NFL Draft pick, is all but ensured a roster spot. The question is where he’ll land on the depth chart, while both Matthews and Bourne could battle it out for one position.

Considering Bourne was San Francisco’s leading wide receiver a year ago, it might be safe to assume he’s safer than Matthews.