Former Seahawks second-round pick Dee Eskridge invited to 49ers wide-receiver tryout
Dee Eskridge, a free-agent wide receiver and former Seattle Seahawks second-round selection, is among three players trying out for the San Francisco 49ers amid injuries at the position.
The San Francisco 49ers have added three wide receivers to their tryout roster as injuries sideline Ricky Pearsall with knee swelling and limit Christian Kirk’s availability due to a calf issue. One of the invitees is former Seattle Seahawks second-round pick Dee Eskridge, who is currently a free agent.
Eskridge, waived by Seattle in 2024, spent the 2023 season with the Miami Dolphins, appearing in 19 games, recording seven receptions for 106 yards and returning 33 kicks for 872 yards. His tenure with Seattle was hampered by injuries, including a concussion in the 2021 season opener, and he saw limited playing time.
Notably, Eskridge’s sole NFL touchdown came in Seattle’s 30-23 victory over San Francisco in 2021, and he logged a career-long 66-yard kick return during a Thanksgiving game in 2023. If he signs with the 49ers, he would join former Seahawks 2021 draft picks Tre Brown and Stone Forsythe, who are currently with the Niners and Carolina Panthers respectively.
"We are evaluating all options to address our depth at receiver," a team spokesperson said.