Bennie Fowler III

The 49ers signed free-agent WR Bennie Fowler III to a one-year deal on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Fowler inks a one-year deal with San Francisco on Friday, the details of the contract are currently unknown. The 49ers waived WR Marqise Lee in a corresponding move. Fowler hauled in two receptions for 11 yards over five games with the Saints in 2020. The 29-year-old wideout missed most of last season after undergoing shoulder surgery to repair his labrum and rotator cuff. Fowler is a depth signing and will try to make the roster during training camp.

Saints WR Bennie Fowler III caught 2-of-3 targets for eight yards in Monday night's Week 5 win over the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact

Fowler is just a guy in the Saints' wide receiver room who will see sporadic targets from Drew Brees. There is no fantasy value here at the moment.

Former Giants and Broncos WR Bennie Fowler III has signed a deal with the New Orleans Saints.

Fantasy Impact

Fowler spent the last two seasons with the Giants after spending four years in Denver. He has caught just 95 passes for 1,090 yards and six TDs in his six-year career, but he’ll have an opportunity to fight for the WR4 position for the Saints behind Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, and Tre’Quan Smith.

Giants wide receiver Bennie Fowler caught three of his six targets for 22 yards in Monday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Even with Sterling Shepard out, Fowler hasn't managed to catch more than four passes or top 35 yards receiving in any of the last three games.

Giants wide receiver Bennie Fowler caught one of his two targets for just three yards in Sunday's win over Washington.

Fantasy Impact

Fowler has caught just two passes over the last two weeks, and his role will be further reduced with the return of wide receiver Golden Tate next week.