49ers Immediately Cut Ties With Veteran Wide Receiver After Being Caught Having an Affair With Team Massage Therapist Despite Being Married
The San Francisco 49ers have made a sudden and decisive roster move, releasing a veteran wide receiver late Monday night following what team officials described as a “major violation of organizational conduct standards.” Sources inside the 49ers facility confirmed that the incident involved inappropriate off-field behavior with a member of the Player Performance and Athletic Training staff.
According to multiple internal reports, the situation escalated quickly after the revelation that the wide receiver, who is married, had been involved in an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member assigned to work directly with players. The internal review progressed rapidly, and 49ers leadership determined the conduct to be “unacceptable and incompatible with team values,” resulting in immediate termination.
The 49ers have dealt with injuries, adversity and roster reshuffling throughout the season, but this is one of the rare situations in which the organization has been forced to intervene due to a personal matter that directly impacts the work environment. Many players were reportedly surprised by how abruptly the news surfaced, as the individual had earned respect within the locker room due to his veteran presence.
League sources said the 49ers acted swiftly to protect their staff member, reinforce workplace expectations, and prevent any further disruption inside the building. While the organization declined to publicly identify the player in its initial announcement, the details were later confirmed through internal channels.
The veteran wide receiver involved in the incident was Marcus Turner, who re-signed with the 49ers during training camp and had been competing for rotational snaps on offense and special teams. Turner was removed from the facility shortly after the decision was finalized, and his locker was cleared before sunrise.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed the matter privately before meeting with select media members. His comments reflected disappointment but also firm conviction.
“He is a talented player, and there’s no questioning his ability on the field,”
49ers leadership emphasized that they will provide full support to the affected staff member and are reinforcing workplace boundaries across the organization. As for the roster, the team is expected to make a corresponding move in the coming days.
Despite the challenges of the season, the 49ers now face a rare and unexpected off-field situation, one that tests not only their depth chart but also the integrity and structure of the organization.
49ers Star Skips Postgame Celebration, Rushes to Hospital After Friend Kris Boyd Is Critically Injured in NYC Shooting
The NFL community was shaken late Sunday after New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was critically wounded in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. According to police and multiple reports, Boyd was shot in the abdomen outside the Sei Less restaurant shortly after 2 a.m., following a dispute that escalated into violence. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition as doctors work to control internal injuries.
Details from investigators reveal the gunman fired at least two shots before fleeing the scene in a BMW SUV. A second luxury vehicle, a Mercedes-Maybach, also left the area moments after. Witnesses provided limited cooperation, and no arrests have yet been made. Surveillance footage from surrounding businesses is now being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Boyd reportedly drifted in and out of consciousness before being taken into surgery. The Jets released a short statement acknowledging awareness of the situation and declining further comment until more information becomes available. Boyd, who joined the Jets earlier this season but has not appeared in a game, has remained on injured reserve after a preseason shoulder injury.
As news of the shooting spread across the league, current and former teammates expressed shock and heartbreak at the sudden tragedy. For many players, the night became less about football and more about brotherhood.
That reality hit especially hard for San Francisco 49ers Guard Spencer Burford, who has been close friends with Boyd since their childhood days growing up together in Texas. When Burford learned what had happened, he didn’t stay for postgame handshakes or locker-room celebrations. Instead, he left the field immediately, got into a car, and began an overnight drive straight to New York.
He arrived at Bellevue Hospital later that night to visit Boyd. Teammates said Burford was visibly shaken upon learning what had happened. He stayed at the hospital for several hours, speaking with Boyd’s family and get updates directly from the medical staff.
Burford later released a brief but emotional message regarding his friend’s condition.
“Football doesn’t matter on nights like this. Kris is family to me. All I care about right now is him fighting through this and knowing he’s not alone,”
The 49ers organization has privately expressed support for Burford during the difficult situation, while the Jets continue to assist authorities with any information relevant to the investigation. As Boyd remains hospitalized, players from across the league have united in hoping for his recovery.
