Gilmore trying to land No. 3 wide receiver spot

The Sacramento Bee reports the San Francisco 49ers are looking for someone to step into the role of No. 3 receiver behind WRs Arnaz Battle and Antonio Bryant. The player with the early edge appears to be WR Bryan Gilmore, who lined up with the first-unit offense in three-receiver situations most of the weekend at minicamp.

Information from KFFL.com

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