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Former South Carolina WR Bruce Ellington released by 49ers
By Paul Harvey
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It was reported Thursday that former South Carolina receiver Bruce Ellington will be cut by the San Francisco 49ers.
Ellington missed all of 2016 with a torn hamstring, but having since recovered from the injury, he was fighting for a roster spot with the 49ers. Unfortunately for Ellington, San Francisco had a crowded receiving corps with Pierre Garcon, Marquise Goodwin, Aldrick Robinson, Louis Murphy, and a handful of rookies all fighting for playing time.
Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted the news:
49ers planning to release WR Bruce Ellington today, per source. Ellington is recovered from last season's torn hamstring.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2017
Soon after Schefter’s tweet, the team confirmed the news:
49ers today announced that they have waived WR Bruce Ellington. pic.twitter.com/2WRShfmKXe
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 3, 2017
Ellington contributed 26 touches for 250 yards and three TD’s in two seasons as a 49er. His best work came on special teams as a returner. Ellington averaged 25.6 yards per KO return in two seasons without a TD.
Ellington played three seasons for the Gamecocks. He finished his collegiate career with 106 receptions for 1,586 yards receiving and 16 TD’s. Hopefully, he can land a roster spot with another NFL team.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
