Kirk Injured Pauling Rising | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers’ wide receiver future is in flux as veteran Christian Kirk’s calf injury sidelines him, opening the door for undrafted rookie Will Pauling — a speedy, under-the-radar Notre Dame product who’s already making waves with 26 catches, 381 yards, and 6 TDs last season. While Kirk brings eight years of NFL experience and coaching value under Kyle Shanahan, Pauling’s explosive playmaking and versatility are hard to ignore. If Kirk can’t recover, Pauling may seize the roster spot — or at least become the team’s go-to weapon when injuries strike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c28e9ef66248ad8