Austin Proehl Signs With San Francisco 49ers

Posted Jan 5, 2021
The 49ers signed Austin Proehl to a reserve/future contract Monday. Proehl will resume his career in San Francisco after spending the 2019 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The receiver has yet to play in his first NFL game, but he produced somewhat in college, recording 91 receptions for 1,265 yards and five touchdowns in 38 games at North Carolina. (CBS Sports)

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