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Austin spent the last 2 seasons with the Cowboys, having yet to measure up to his draft status (selected 8th total in 2013). Nelson was with the Raiders last year, after investing his very first 4 seasons with the Cardinals.
They went into camp brief at the position, with Deebo Samuel (Jones fracture in left foot) and Richie James (fractured right wrist) going on the active/non-football injury list. It became worse, when Travis Benjamin chose out since of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 49ers made a pair of relocations to resolve their sudden lack of aid at pass receiver.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the 49ers plan to sign veteran receivers J.J. Nelson and Tavon Austin.
The deals are pending physicals, after an exercise Friday morning.
