San Francisco 49ers Release All-Pro LB NaVorro Bowman

NaVorro Bowman isn't 49er anymore, but he doesn't have to worry. There is a long line of teams who would love to see him in their jersey.

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Although San Francisco 49ers tried to trade four-times All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman, it looks like they didn’t manage to find something suitable. That’s why the team decided to cut him off. Bowman asked from the 49ers to release him, and they have granted his request on Friday. According to some sources, there was a “pretty good” trade for the team, but it didn’t work out for Bowman.

We truly feel this is best for us & truly it’s best for Bo. We took everything into account and having said that, we think it’s in our best interest. We respect him & want to give him the best chance possible to land with another team. NaVorro gave his heart and soul to this team for the last eight years, and for that, we are all extremely grateful,” – said team’s, GM John Lynch.

Most of the organization showed respect and understanding for Bowman’s decision.

He’s been a great pro and great player obviously for a long time. Everyone has the utmost respect for Bo but also for Kyle and John.” – said the 49ers QB, Brian Hoye.

After playing college football at Penn State University, NaVorro Bowman entered the 2010 NFL Draft and was taken by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round with the 91st overall pick. Bowman was regarded as one of NFL’s best players until 2014 when he suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee. He missed the entire 2014 NFL season but return in 2015, starting all 16 games. After a strong start in 2016, he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Week 4 and missed the rest of the season. In this season, he was part of the 49ers’ lineup in 5 games but had reduced minutes. While Bowman isn’t the player he used to be, there are plenty of teams who could use his services and hope he can contribute to their postseason run.

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