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Ex-49ers Star Rejects Return to Team to Stay with NFC Rival

Ex-49ers Star Rejects Return to Team to Stay with NFC Rival
World Sports · 04:24:51 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

A former San Francisco 49ers star has declined an opportunity to return to the team, choosing instead to remain with an NFC rival, according to a report by DJ Siddiqi for Heavy.com.

The report did not specify the player's name or the rival team involved. The 49ers, who faced the New Orleans Saints in a 2025 matchup, were reportedly interested in a reunion, but the player opted to stay with his current club.

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