NEWNow you can listen to Pak Gazette articles!
For San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, the team’s 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium meant a little more.
Bourne, 30, earned an additional $500,000 during the game as he reached one of his incentives in his contract during the second quarter, and Bourne knew exactly how it happened.
Bourne, who caught quarterback Brock Purdy’s pass for 11 yards and a first down, stood up and made a money-throwing gesture during his first down celebration.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON PakGazette.Com
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/Image Images)
In September, Bourne signed a one-year, incentive-laden deal 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 ahead of the 2021 season.
The 30-year-old spent four seasons with the Patriots before returning to the West Coast.
NFL LEGEND, INSPIRED BY PHILIP RIVERS, THINKS SHE COULD PLAY AGAIN AT AGE 64
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones, left, and 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 wide receiver has been exactly what the 49ers needed, as their receiver room was hurt to start the season and Bourne stepped up. Early in the season, with wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings and tight end George Kittle dealing 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 receptions for 526 yards.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE Pak Gazette APP
Combine FOX One and FOX Nation to stream the entire FOX Nation library, plus live FOX news, sports and entertainment at our lowest price of the year. Offer ends January 4, 2026. (Fox One; Fox Nation)
In the team’s win over the Colts, Bourne had three receptions for 27 yards. The nine-year veteran will look to be a consistent option for Purdy when they play the Chicago Bears (11-4) on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET in a key NFC matchup.
