Bourne made his professional regular season debut during the season-opening 23–3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Bourne was inactive as a healthy scratch for the next five games (Weeks 2–6). During Week 9, Bourne caught two passes for 39 yards during a 20–10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.[10] Bourne made his first NFL reception on a 25-yard pass by C. J. Beathard in the third quarter.[11] During Week 15, Bourne had a season-high four receptions for 85 receiving yards as the 49ers narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 25–23.
Bourne finished his rookie season with 16 receptions for 257 yards in 11 games and no starts.[12] Head coach Kyle Shanahan praised Bourne's improvement over his rookie year.[13]
2018 season
Bourne entered camp as a backup wide receiver. Head coach Kyle Shanahan named him the fifth wide receiver on the depth chart to start the season, behind Pierre Garçon, Marquise Goodwin, Trent Taylor, and Dante Pettis.[14]
During Week 2, Bourne caught his first NFL touchdown on a four-yard pass by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during a 30–27 victory over the Detroit Lions.[15] During Week 8, Bourne made his first career start after Pierre Garçon aggravated a knee injury. Bourne finished the 18–15 road loss at with a season-high seven receptions for 71 yards. In Week 15, he caught four passes for a season-high 73 receiving yards as the 49ers lost 14–9 to the Chicago Bears.[16]
Bourne finished his second professional season with 42 receptions for 487 yards and four touchdowns.[17] He led the team's wide receivers in receiving yards and receptions.[18]
2019 season
Bourne (left) playing for the 49ers in 2020.
In the 2019 season, Bourne had 30 receptions for 358 yards and five touchdowns.[19] He with George Kittle had the most touchdown receptions on the team with five.[20] The 49ers finished with a 13–3 record and earned the #1-seed for the NFC Playoffs. In the divisional round against the Minnesota Vikings, he had three receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown in the 27–10 victory.[21] He had a quiet day with a single reception for six yards in the 37–20 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship.[22] The 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but they lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Bourne had two receptions for 42 yards in the game.[23]
2020 season
On April 6, 2020, Bourne was re-signed to a one-year, $3.259 million contract.[24] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 4,[25] and activated two days later.[26] Bourne was placed back on the list on November 9,[27] and activated again on November 13.[28] In the 2020 season, Bourne had 49 receptions for 667 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games and five starts.[29]
New England Patriots
2021 season
On March 19, 2021, Bourne signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the New England Patriots.[30]
During Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, Bourne had a 75-yard touchdown on his only reception of the game, as the Patriots lost 35–29 in overtime.[31] In Week 7 against the New York Jets, Bourne threw his first career touchdown pass, a 25 yarder to receiver Nelson Agholor. He also had four receptions for 68 yard in the game, as the Patriots won 54–13. In a Week 10 45–7 win against the Cleveland Browns, Bourne had 4 receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown; the 98 yards were a career high in a game for Bourne. In Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans, Bourne had five receptions for 61 yards and two touchdowns, including a 41 yarder, and helped the Patriots win 36-13, the team's sixth straight victory. He finished the season with a career-high 55 catches for 800 yards and five touchdowns.[32]
2022 season
Bourne entered the 2022 season third on the Patriots depth chart. On December 5, he garnered attention for criticizing team decisions and play-calling after a loss to the Buffalo Bills.[33] He finished the season fourth on the team with 35 receptions for 434 yards and a touchdown.[34][35]
On March 21, 2024, Bourne signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Patriots.[39][40] He was placed on the reserve/PUP list to begin the season.[41] On October 5, Bourne was activated from the reserve/PUP list.[42]
Although Bourne made the initial 53-man roster following roster cuts, the Patriots released him on August 27, 2025.[43]
San Francisco 49ers (second stint)
2025 season
On September 9, 2025, Bourne signed a one-year contract worth up to $5 million to reunite with his former team, the San Francisco 49ers.[44]
Personal life
Bourne was born in the United States to an African-American father and Samoan mother.[45]
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