49ers cut Marqise Lee 4 days after signing him
The San Francisco 49ers waived wide receiver Marqise Lee on Friday, four days after signing him to a one-year deal.
Lee earned his contract with San Francisco after a tryout.
The 29-year-old once appeared to have a bright future ahead of him, but injury problems derailed his career.
In 2016, Lee broke out with 851 yards and three touchdowns for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He followed it up with 702 yards and three touchdowns in 2017 but tore his ACL, MCL, and PCL in a 2018 preseason game and has battled injuries since.
After the Jaguars released him from his four-year, $34-million contract in April 2020, Lee inked a one-year deal with the New England Patriots. He opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Patriots chose not to retain him for 2021.
The 49ers signed wide receiver Bennie Fowler in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old previously suited up for the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, and New Orleans Saints.