Dazz Newsome Waived By San Francisco 49ers

Posted Aug 23, 2023
The San Francisco 49ers waived former North Carolina wide receiver Dazz Newsome on Tuesday. A 2021 sixth-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears, the 24-year-old hasn't appeared in a regular-season NFL game since his rookie year when he caught two passes for 23 yards. He made one catch for nine yards across 21 preseason snaps this summer. (CBS Sports)

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