The San Francisco 49ers have shockingly released a wide receiver amid the team's multiple injuries on offense.

Farrell signed a three-year, $15.75M contract, which was notable at the time because the tight end hardly had any proven statistics. The 49ers liked his ability as a blocker, and they viewed him as a great complement to George Kittle.

Philly’s two-game losing streak demands urgency, and falling behind the Detroit Lions in the NFC playoff picture only adds to it. Adding David Njoku in the final year of his contract could probably be the offensive jolt the Eagles need to get back on track.

In addition, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss his third consecutive game for the 49ers with a knee injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan had hoped Pearsall would practice in each of the last two weeks,