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For San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, the team’s 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium meant a little more.
Bourne, 30, earned an extra $500,000 during the game, hitting one of his incentives in his contract during the second quarter, and Bourne knew it exactly the moment it happened.
Bourne, who caught quarterback Brock Purdy’s pass for 11 yards and a first down, stood and gestured to throw money during his first-down celebration.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) reacts after a play in the second quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 22, 2025. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)
In September, Bourne signed an incentive-laden, one-year contract with the 49ers to provide solid depth. Bourne spent the first four seasons of his career with the 49ers before signing with the New England Patriots for the 2021 season.
The 30-year-old spent four seasons with the Patriots before returning to the West Coast.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones, left, and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) celebrate after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (AJ Mast/AP Photo)
The veteran receiver has been exactly what the 49ers needed, as early in the season their wide receiver room was injured and Bourne stepped up. Earlier in the season, with wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings and tight end George Kittle all out with injuries, the 49ers’ depth was tested.
Bourne rose to the occasion, as he had back-to-back weeks with 142 receiving yards, becoming a reliable target for Mac Jones, who was playing for the injured Brock Purdy at the time. On the season, Bourne has 36 catches for 526 yards.
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In the team’s win over the Colts, Bourne had three catches for 27 yards. The nine-year veteran will look to be a consistent option for Purdy when they face the Chicago Bears (11-4) on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET in a key NFC matchup.
