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Golden Nuggets: It wouldn’t be a 49ers offseason without rampant trade speculation

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 23: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers interacts with defensive end Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders after an NFL preseason football game, at Allegiant Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

49ers reportedly moving on from DT Kalia Davis
“According to Jordan Schultz, the 49ers do not plan to place a tender on the restricted free agent, allowing him to hit the open market.”

Report: 49ers in play for Maxx Crosby; Mac Jones trade market cools
“The San Francisco 49ers are seemingly one of a dozen teams in play for Crosby, whom the Las Vegas Raiders would move for a couple of draft picks (it doesn’t seem like they can get two first-rounders) and a player,” Barrows and Tafur wrote.”

49ers schedule pre-draft meeting with Memphis OT Travis Burke
“According to Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated, the 49ers are among several teams scheduled to hold an in-person meeting with former Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.”

49ers select O-lineman with one concern in Lance Zierlein’s mock draft
“Short arms have been a big discussion point since the Super Bowl and might cause [Spencer] Fano to slip, but I’m not sure the 49ers would allow him to get past them, considering the athletic talent and scheme fit he could provide at right tackle or a guard spot,” Zierlein wrote.”

Mac Jones’ quiet market and other 49ers takeaways from the NFL combine (paywall)
“According to league sources, the 49ers are eyeing assistant offensive line coach Cameron Clemmons to replace Brian Fleury as the team’s tight end coach. Clemmons spent the last two seasons working under offensive line coach Chris Foerster, who helps draw up the team’s running plays.”

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...nder-pass-rush-kyle-shanahan-mac-jones-market

 

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Another top pass rusher could be available this offseason via trade

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 9: Jonathan Greenard #58 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With the NFL franchise deadline coming and going today, there were several key players who will hit the open market this offseason, including Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Other notable free agents that didn’t receive the franchise tag included Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Odafe Oweh, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce, and others.

Oweh and Hendrickson add to the pass-rush pool of free agents, and could be among the top players available at the position this offseason. There have been rumors about other potential pass rushers being available on the market, such as Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby, while Jaelen Phillips, Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Kwity Paye, and others will be free agents.

On Tuesday, one more name popped up as a player who could be available for trade this offseason: Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Minnesota is open to trading the pass rusher due to its salary cap issues, with Greenard holding cap hits of $22.3 million and $19 million over the next two seasons.

However, none of that money is fully guaranteed, so a team that trades for Greenard may need to work out a new contract for the talented pass rusher. Could that be the San Francisco 49ers?

Last week, it was reported that the 49ers could be sneaky contenders for the top free agent defensive linemen and wide receivers on the open market. They have some cap space to spend, and Greenard may be a better fit for the team at 28 years old with his pass-rushing ability.

Greenard shone in his first season in Minnesota, recording 12 sacks, 11.5 stuffs, and four forced fumbles in 2024. He totaled 84 pressures, according to PFF, with a pass-rush win rate of 15.2 percent. That earned him a Pro Bowl appearance.

This year, playing in only 12 games due to a shoulder injury, Greenard’s sack numbers were down (3), but he still had a high pressure rate (13.5 percent) that ranked seventh in the NFL, according to ESPN.

While it’s unclear what draft compensation would be asked for in a Greenard trade, a Day 2 pick makes sense given his age and ability.

The defensive line and creating pressure is a top priority for the 49ers this offseason, general manager John Lynch said at the NFL Combine last week, and adding a player like Greenard opposite Nick Bosa could solve that.

With him in the fold, San Francisco could focus more on their interior defensive line in free agency or the draft, solidifying a position that really struggled to generate pressure in 2025. Depth and top-level talent have been key for the 49ers at defensive line, which they just didn’t have last year.

But they’ll be getting Bosa and first-round pick Mykel Williams back from torn ACLs, while Bryce Huff remains under contract off the edge. So the price and potential contract restructure will absolutely matter here. Still, there aren’t too many opportunities to acquire a player of Greenard’s caliber heading into his age-29 season, especially given the free agency pool.

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...-greenard-trade-candidate-pass-rush-nick-bosa

 

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Golden Nuggets: Greenard emerges as an intriguing trade target for the 49ers

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 15: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers defends Jonathan Greenard #58 of the Minnesota Vikings during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) | Getty Images

49ers linked to Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard amid trade report
“A lot of the 49ers’ inability to generate pass rush last year was the byproduct of Nick Bosa missing most of the year after he tore his ACL,” DeArdo wrote. “But even with Bosa slated to make a full recovery, it would still make sense for the 49ers to have some reinforcements at pass rusher behind Bosa and 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams, who also saw his 2025 season shortened due to injury.”

49ers free agency: Trey Hendrickson reportedly set to hit the open market
“According to Spotrac, Hendrickson’s projected market value sits at approximately $25.4 million per year, and the salary cap tracking site believes he could land a two-year deal worth $50.9 million.”

Hutchinson: The War Room: Parsing through Combine madness
“Nick Barrett, DT, South Carolina: This isn’t my Vernon Broughton, but my god was I wowed by Nick Barrett. For a guy that’s roughly a seventh-round pick from early assessments, I saw a TON of talent. Against Clemson, he was persistently disruptive. His testing was good, not elite, but he’s also a hefty fellow at 312 pounds. And while his shuttle testing was terrible, I saw a ton of balance, torque and bend that someone like Gracen Halton clearly lacked. The biggest criticism of Barrett is a lot of what plagued the 49ers and Jordan Elliott.

It’s the “SHOOT YOUR GAP” and get upfield mentality that made Barrett a liability at times in the run game. I would argue that he was coached to play that way and can adjust. He has an astounding ability to rip through and get up and under and arm while bending and straining. He can alternatively swipe down. But he showed up consistently, even saving an otherwise wide open touchdown throw.

I’m having a hard time not grading him as a fourth-round prospect right now. He needs coaching, but his disruptive capabilities show up in both facets of the game, and I think the run game can be improved.

Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama: I’m trying to be cautious with Bernard, because there are some times he let’s you down. But there is an outrageous level of physical talent, movement ability, and route running smoothness that might qualify him as a “dude.” There’s a lot to like, and that was obvious before the stellar Combine scores.

Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana: Frankly, I think we’ve lost the plot with Omar Cooper. I think he’s going to be a very solid player. But we’ve gone from a quality third-round option to everyone going WOW IS HE A FIRST-ROUNDER??

First of all, stop yelling. Second, I don’t think so. I think he’s a nice secondary piece who does most things correctly. But he doesn’t strike me as a dynamic, A-1 separator who’s going to dominate you with domineering physical ability and route perfection. He feels like a quality Z. I like him. But let’s calm down.”

Maiocco’s NFL mock draft 2.0: 49ers select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper
“Cooper is a darn-near perfect fit with his route-running, body control and temperament.”

49ers eye O-line help in latest Charles Davis 2026 NFL mock draft
“Freeling (6-7, 315) earned an impressive 85.7 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus in 2025, allowing just three sacks and nine pressures across 469 pass-blocking snaps. More than 82 percent of his collegiate snaps came at left tackle, making him a natural successor to Williams.

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Freeling ran a 4.93-second 40-yard dash with a 1.71-second 10-yard split. He also posted a 33.5-inch vertical and a 9-foot-7 broad jump.”

49ers turn attention to Eddy Piñeiro, Thomas Morstead after re-signing Jon Weeks
“Now, the focus shifts to kicker Eddy Piñeiro and punter Thomas Morstead, both of whom are scheduled for unrestricted free agency next week.”

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...ct-franchise-tag-college-prospects-john-lynch

 

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49ers hire from within to replace TEs coach that left for Seahawks OC job

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The San Francisco 49ers lost one of their longtime assistants earlier this offseason when the Seattle Seahawks hired tight ends coach Brian Fleury to be their next offensive coordinator.

Fleury was hired by the 49ers in 2019 after working with the Miami Dolphins, initially starting as a defensive quality control coach. He had previous experience as a quality control coach, while mainly working on the defensive side of the ball in stints at the collegiate level and with the Cleveland Browns in 2014-15.

But after one year as a defensive quality control coach, head coach Kyle Shanahan flipped him to an offensive quality control coach for two years before Fleury saw a promotion to the tight ends coach role. He held that from 2022-24 and tacked on the title of run game coordinator this past year, taking over for Chris Foerster, who earned a promotion to assistant head coach.

Well, Fleury’s continued success landed him his first offensive coordinator job with the Seattle Seahawks, leaving a vacancy for the 49ers to fill this offseason. And they’re staying internal with a promotion.

According to NBC Sports’s Matt Maiocco, the 49ers are promoting assistant offensive line coach Cameron Clemmons to tight ends coach. Clemmons had been in his position for the past two seasons after spending four years with the Las Vegas Raiders in the same position.

Clemmons is a former offensive lineman himself, playing five years at Western Kentucky from 2010-14. He had a brief playing career before beginning his coaching career as an offensive intern at Eastern Kentucky in 2015. That parlayed into a graduate assistant role at Tennessee, where he was later promoted to an offensive quality control analyst, staying there from 2016-19.

Now, his fast rise is continuing, only at a different position, as Clemmons will be taking over the tight ends in 2026.

His group currently consists of George Kittle, who is recovering from a torn Achilles, Luke Farrell, and Brayden Willis, with Hayden Rucci also on a reserve/futures contract.

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...ight-ends-coach-seattle-seahawks-brian-fleury

 

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Golden Nuggets: Congrats and good luck to new 49ers TE coach, Cameron Clemmons

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 23: Assistant offensive line coach Cameron Clemmons of the Las Vegas Raiders greets wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Raiders as he stretches during warmups before a game against the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Texans 38-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dueling 49ers mock drafts: Who drafted better? (Paywall)
“Barrows: Cashius Howell, edge, Texas A&M: Yeah, yeah, I know — he has short arms. Howell’s levers measured just 30 1/4 inches at the combine, meaning he’d have the stubbiest arms of any Round 1 edge defender this century if the 49ers took him here. His arms weren’t a problem in the competitive SEC, however. He overwhelmed opponents with quickness and relentlessness, finished with 11.5 sacks and was the conference’s defensive player of the year. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris likes flexible speed rushers, which describes Howell to a tee. Also: I’d bet cash money his arms are longer at his pro day this month; the guy at the combine is notoriously stingy with the tape measure.”

49ers to meet with Missouri LB after NFL Combine snub
“Jacobs turned in some of his best advanced metrics in 2025. He posted a 74.5 overall defensive grade from Pro Football Focus, along with a 78.0 run-defense grade and a 78.7 tackling grade — all career highs. While his pass-rush grade dipped slightly from 77.7 in 2024 to 75.3 in 2025, Jacobs earned at least a 65.2 coverage grade in each of the past three seasons.”

Report: 49ers, Trent Williams remain at impasse amid contract talks
“”From my understanding, there’s been no progress since last week, when the 49ers talked about the optimism that they would get a new deal with Williams to remain with the 49ers heading into this upcoming season,” Garafolo said. “So there’s still work that needs to be done there in the next couple of days to make sure that Williams does not hit the market.”

49ers linked to free agent linebacker with 20.5 career sacks “Over the last two seasons, 18 players have logged 250+ tackles,” Okada wrote. “Only one of those 18 players has logged at least 8.0 sacks, 20 QB hits or 60 QB pressures in that span … and he hit all three. Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss is, as Gregg Rosenthal put it, ‘one of the most underrated players of his generation … [and] one of the best pass-rushing linebackers in football….And of course, Elliss’ head coach the last two years was blitz-wizard Raheem Morris, who is now the defensive coordinator in San Francisco,” Okada noted.”

49ers promote Cameron Clemmons to tight ends coach, replacing Brian Fleury (paywall)
“Before serving as an assistant to 49ers offensive line coach Chris Foerster over the past two seasons, Clemmons spent four years in Las Vegas. His first NFL coaching gig with the Raiders came in an offensive quality control role. He specifically worked with a tight ends group led by Darren Waller, who was named to his first and only Pro Bowl in 2020, before Clemmons was promoted to assistant offensive line coach. The Raiders offensive line averaged the fewest penalties (4.41) in the NFL during his final season in Vegas.”

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...ed-warner-george-kittle-offseason-raheem-morr

 

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Why the 49ers are hiring Matt Eberflus as their assistant head coach of defense

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 26: Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus stands on the sideline during the national anthem prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 26, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The San Francisco 49ers have hired Matt Eberflus as their assistant head coach of defense, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Eberflus was the defensive coordinator with the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 through 2021. He was the Chicago Bears head coach from 2022 through 2024, before serving as the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator last season.

After having Gus Bradley in the building in what was likely a similar role last season, Eberflus will oversee the 49ers’ defense alongside Raheem Morris.

Looking at the cumulative statistics from 2018 through 2021, the Colts were 12th in EPA per play and 18th in defensive success rate. The Bears were 29th in EPA per play and 26th in success rate under Eberflus. This past season, Dallas finished 32nd and 31st in EPA per play and success rate.

Ebeflus did not have a great reputation during his tenure with the Bears. Their 14-game losing streak was a franchise record. He became the first head coach in Bears’ history to be fired mid-season.

To me, this is a sign that the 49ers are looking to improve their linebacker play. That’s his strong suit and where Eberflus made his hay as a position coach. Dallas saw their best linebacker play with Ebeflus as its linebackers coach. He helped develop players and had multiple Pro Bowlers at the position during his first stint with the Cowboys.

During his time with the Colts, Shaquille Leonard was a three-time first-team All-Pro. The proof is in the pudding for Eberflus in that regard.

The team just spent a third-round pick on Nick Martin. Dee Winters has one more year on his contract. The position could be in limbo, making it a crucial offseason to determine whether the answer on the roster is next to Fred Warner.

Eberflus’s defenses also value an interior pass rusher. So, the 49ers might be on the hunt for a 3-technique this offseason if Eberflus has any say in the matter.

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...flus-as-their-assistant-head-coach-of-defense

 

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Are there more 49ers players wanting to get out of San Francisco?

NFL San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk

The one thing we’re still waiting for in all this Brandon Aiyuk drama is the “why”. Well, at least his side of the story. We know why the San Francisco 49ers are releasing their wide receiver—something something missed rehab meetings—but as far as Aiyuk is concerned, all we know is he wants out of San Francisco. Badly.

And he might not be the only one.

Lake Lewis Jr. covers the Washington Commanders, and in a chat with Rio Robinson, he gave an update on Aiyuk’s status. From what Lewis reports, Aiyuk’s knee is good. He also indicated Aiyuk’s mental state was positive. Aiyuk simply didn’t want to be playing for the 49ers. And…uh…

“I’ve heard a lot of guys don’t want to be out there,” Lewis said. “I’m going to leave it at that.”

Uh-oh.

We know Aiyuk and the 49ers’ separation is a done deal, made official after the new league year on March 11. We didn’t know “a lot of guys don’t want to be out there.”

So, who else doesn’t want to be out there? Whoever this group of people is, is now the mystery. If you look at the Commanders, they have wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who had his own offseason drama with the 49ers in the past. The 49ers traded him to the Commanders in the 2025 offseason. So maybe that’s a source? Then again, Samuel has said there’s no bad blood, and it’s speculated his trade was salary cap reasons.

And that’s really the follow-up behind the collective “who.” This could be star players like George Kittle and Fred Warner (highly unlikely since both signed extensions in 2025), or it could be the practice squad.

Beyond that, the second follow-up is, why would so many people want out of San Francisco? I know California tax isn’t the greatest thing for an NFL salary, but beyond that? Is it head coach Kyle Shanahan? Trent Williams, who the 49ers are still trying to negotiate a new deal, had some praise for him on the Pivot Podcast recently:

“I just look at it as he’s done the most with less. If you were to say we would go win a Super Bowl or a playoff game against the defending champions, down those names you just mentioned, what would San Francisco even be winning a Super Bowl without those guys? My brain can’t even process that. I don’t even know what that looks like. The fact that he made us competitive. The fact that we believed we could go win a Super Bowl. He literally made us believe. And it’s not because of what we had in the locker room, it’s what we had in the coach, because of how he broke down the game and how he understood his team; when to give days off, and when to push us through times when we want days off. He’s got a keen understanding of how to treat a locker room. Not sweating the small shit, but making sure everybody is accountable. Making sure we all play with that intensity. If you don’t? You get called out. He isn’t going to ‘MF-you’ in front of everybody. He’s going to do it in his own way, but it makes you feel like, damn, ‘I’m letting him down.’ ”

And yes, Williams may not be with the 49ers in 2026; that is a possibility. They are negotiating, but that hasn’t reached a conclusion. That said, it’s not like Williams made it a hard “peace out.” Successful extension or not, those don’t sound like the words of someone desperate to get out of San Francisco, or a locker room leader presiding over a group of players who do.

So who is left? John Lynch? No, he’s an NFL veteran and a Hall of Famer who has his players’ respect. 49ers owner Jed York? Dude got his tight end tequila after an Achilles injury. Is it someone else in the front office? Trent Baalke wasn’t exactly someone players wanted to work with once upon a time. There’s been nothing to indicate such a person is in the organization now. Or, at least one that has as much disdain as the former 49ers general manager.

The point is, if a group of people want out of the 49ers, who they are would be one question. Why is quite another, and when you have stories like the owner taking George Kittle a bottle of booze or Trent Williams talking about how the head coach got the entire team to believe they were going to win a Super Bowl, it doesn’t seem like a lot of people want to up and leave that.

Or do they?

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...e-players-wanting-to-get-out-of-san-francisco

 

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49ers Free agency Tracker: Maxx Crosby gets traded to the Raiders for two first-rounders

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Jed York, Principal Owner San Francisco 49ers, speaks during a press conference after Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The San Francisco 49ers may not make any deals on Friday, but the rumors are flying in with free agency underway. If you are among those wanting the 49ers to be active in the wide receiver market come free agency, you’re in luck:

The 49ers are expected to pursue multiple free-agent wide receivers when free agency commences at noon on Monday, per sources.

It’s unclear whether they will target the top players on the market, but they are certainly expected to make a run at multiple veteran free agents.

— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) March 6, 2026

The 49ers’ interest in Alec Pierce and Romeo Doubs would put their wide receiver room back at a playoff-caliber level.

But the 49ers won’t be the only ones in on a 25-year-old, 6’3” wide receiver who happens to be one of the fastest players at a premium position. In fact, the likelihood that Pierce gets more than any market projections is high, which might put the Niners out of his price range.

The barking dog is back, and he says Pierce is headed to the Patriots:

Been a great month for Patriots (not a politics tweet) And the spirit should continue as the #Patriots are going to throw a bag at Alec Pierce. Will he take his place in a long line of gritty, gym rat, scrappy, lunchpail WRs that have called Foxboro home #sneakyathletic #NEPats pic.twitter.com/DdW3CL2QdL

— Rickey (@RickeyScoops) March 6, 2026

Ricky Scoops also reports that wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson is reuniting with Brian Daboll in Tennessee. To me, the 49ers should steer clear of the undersized wideouts moving forward. So I wouldn’t consider Robinson a loss. Missing out on both Pierce and Doubs would feel like one, though.

Maxx Crosby might be headed to the East Coast. If he isn’t, the Philadelphia Eagles are doing everything in their power to get him, according to Mr. Ricky Scoops:

Barking Rumor . Hearing that the #Eagles have made Jalen Carter available in their pursuit for #Raiders Maxx Crosby. You ready to let the dogs out #FlyEaglesFly #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/z8VKgeZCm7

— Rickey (@RickeyScoops) March 6, 2026

That would shake things up in the NFL world.

Staying with the Eagles, The Athletic’s Dianni Russini reports that teams involved in trade discussions with Philly will want to get a resolution over the next couple of days so they can focus on the rest of the players on the open market.

The Raiders released quarterback Geno Smith. If Mac Jones is on the move, Geno does not seem like a Kyle Shanahan-type quarterback.

The Bills released veteran cornerback Taron Johnson after eight seasons. Johnson has been productive in previous seasons, but this past season, his play fell off. Johnson turns 30 in July. Still, a veteran defensive back is somebody the Niners need with all of the young faces in the secondary.

Johnson spent the majority of his time in the slot last season with Buffalo. As we know, that’s where Upton Stout lives.

The Lions released left tackle Taylor Decker. He’ll turn 33 in August. The former first-rounder started 14 games for Detroit this past season. Decker requested his release. He only allowed four sacks this past season.

Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary announced that he is leaving Green Bay:

Packers edge Rashan Gary announced on IG that he is leaving Green Bay. pic.twitter.com/pMdNzeFr4z

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 6, 2026

Gary never lived up to the 12th overall pick of the draft, but he had 9, 7.5, and 7.5 sacks in each of the previous three seasons. He’s also had at least 45 pressures in each of the previous three seasons. At 6’5″, 277 pounds, he might be an intriguing option for the Niners. But he’ll be on the open market, and there will be zero bargains.

Packers fans will tell you Gary was once the best pass rusher in the NFL. That ability to rush the passer is gone. Gary tore his ACL in 2022. He peaked that year with a quick pressure percentage of just about 10 percent. In the three years since, Gary has failed to top five percent. This past season, he was below 2.5 percent.

Those are the numbers that tell the true story. Sometimes, numbers can be deceiving. Gary racked up pressure numbers and sacks early in the season, playing next to Micah Parsons, because quarterbacks were running away from the player Green Bay traded two first-round picks for.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Gary has not officially been released yet. It would make sense to see the Packers hold onto Gary a lot like they did with Jaire Alexander to see if they get any trade offers.

Kyle’s update, 3:15 p.m. PT: Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, and the Bears just got a center after Drew Dalman retired. Chicago traded for Garrett Bradbury, who signed a two-year deal with the Patriots last offseason. New England received a fifth-round pick in the deal.

According to Dianna Russini, “If there’s one player market expected to be robust once the legal tampering window opens Monday, it’s for Alec Pierce. Teams around the league in need of a receiver are already bracing for a significant price tag.

Kyle’s update, 6:20 p.m. PT: The Maxx Crosby sweepstakes are over. The Baltimore Ravens stepped up to the plate and swung for the fences, as they offered the Las Vegas Raiders a pair of first-round picks for Crosby.

According to multiple national reporters, the Cowboys and Patriots were the other teams in the mix for Crosby. He stays in the AFC, but heads to a contender.

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...ee-agency-tracker-rumors-reports-and-signings

 

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With the Maxx Crosby trade, the 49ers can shift to other options

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) watches a replay as the Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 5 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. The Bengals continued a losing streak, falling 37-24 to the Lions. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby was traded to the Baltimore Ravens (or at least agreed to, since it can’t be processed until next week). That was never going to be cheap, and two first-round picks are mighty pricey for a San Francisco 49ers team that needs to continue its “rebuild”. In fact, one first-round pick may have been too expensive for where the 49ers are.

So now what do the 49ers do? Well, there are other options, one of the better being an edge rusher the 49ers wouldn’t need to send draft picks for: Cincinnati Bengals soon-to-be free agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson.

On Thursday, The Athletic’s Matt Barrows correctly predicted on KNBR that the 49ers couldn’t match the compensation for the Raiders, saying, “They don’t have a great first-round pick.”

If they don’t have a great first-round pick, it’s doubtful two great first-round picks were in the cards.

“As far as Trey Hendrickson,” Barrows said in that same KNBR session. “They are going to be one of the teams that at the very least is in the conversation.”

Well, that’s something. Unlike Crosby, the 49ers won’t have to worry about giving up first-round picks. They will have to worry about handing him a mega contract. With the Brandon Aiyuk guarantees voided, that might give them some money to backload a deal. Can it be $105 million over three years? That’s a good question.

Unfortunately, the 49ers won’t be the only team monitoring this situation. Other teams, some of which can probably find more cash lying around to get above $105 million, will be looking too.

If that seems too rich or simply unlikely for you, there is another option, but the 49ers may have to make a trade for it. Green Bay Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary put up a brief Instagram post announcing his departure from Green Bay. Brief because the post came down rather quickly, with reports saying he was told he won’t be released or traded. Gary has two years left on his deal, but his salary and cap number are rather large, over $20 million for 2026 and 2027. If he is, in fact, on his way out, the Packers may decide to release him, as teams may not want to take on that salary.

As nice as Crosby would have been on the 49ers, they just weren’t a team capable of pulling off such a deal as the Ravens did. If they are watching the Hendrickson negotiations unfold next week, hopefully, it will be a bit happier ending.

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...by-trade-the-49ers-can-shift-to-other-options

 

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49ers Draft Rewind: 2019 — Nick Bosa and Deebo Samuel and Dre Greenlaw—oh my!

Apr 25, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nick Bosa (Ohio State) takes the stage prior to the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft in Downtown Nashville. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

It’s that time again, when we look at the previous drafts of the San Francisco 49ers and reflect. We’re lucky to have video of each draft, thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll look at every year of the Kyle Shanahan era through 2025. Today it’s 2019.

The 2019 NFL Draft was the draft that defined the Kyle Shanahan 49ers.

Eight years later, the fingerprints of this class are still all over the team’s identity. The pass rush revolved around one player. The offense revolved around another. And a fifth-round linebacker joined with the guy they took the year prior to make a tandem not unlike Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman.

But of course, it can’t go smoothly.

The lead-up was nothing more than a slow-motion race to the bottom. The 49ers lost Jimmy Garoppolo to a knee injury in 2018 and suddenly found themselves staring at the possibility of the first overall pick. This year, the first pick was obvious: Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa.

Unfortunately, the Arizona Cardinals kept getting in the way.

The Steve Wilks-led Cardinals had three wins in 2018, two of which were against the 49ers. The 49ers finished with four wins, which dropped them to the second overall pick.

I mean, you can’t make this up. The 49ers are in a race for the first pick and don’t stink as much as another team. Said “other team” still managed to beat the 49ers twice while also getting the worst record in football.

This is where I’d say, “Because, 49ers.” But in hindsight, things couldn’t have worked out any better.

The Cardinals hired Kliff Kingsbury, and Kingsbury made it clear he wanted Kyler Murray. Arizona took the quarterback first overall, and the San Francisco 49ers happily walked away with Nick Bosa. Bosa quickly became the centerpiece of the 49ers’ pass rush and one of the most dominant edge rushers in football. Entire offensive game plans revolved around slowing him down via double and triple teams.

This first-round pick was definitely not a bust. It was a pick that changed the defense overnight. Even in 2025, before his season ended early, Bosa showed exactly why: appearing in three games and helping seal late wins in two of them. Then came the gut punch in Week 3 — a torn ACL that ended his season. This guy changed the 49ers’ defense. And we’re still talking about the first selection.

With their next pick, Kyle Shanahan went back to a player he had gotten to know at the Senior Bowl: Deebo Samuel.

Samuel became one of the most unique offensive weapons seen in years. The “wide back” role — part receiver, part running back, all wrecking ball — became a defining feature of the Shanahan offense almost immediately. Defenders knew he was coming and still struggled to stop him.

Samuel eventually moved on from San Francisco and was traded to the Washington Commanders. Still, his impact on the offense remains obvious whenever you look back at the peak years of the Shanahan system.

In 2025, with Washington, Samuel appeared in 16 games and caught 72 passes for 727 yards and five touchdowns while adding 75 yards rushing and another score on the ground. And he might be looking for a new team in 2026, with reports that the Commanders might not bring him back.

OK, so we’re two for two. Can they do things in threes? No, because the next pick was a wide receiver: Jalen Hurd. On paper, Hurd looked like the perfect Shanahan weapon. A former running back turned receiver with size, versatility, and physicality. And none of that was ever shown when he made the pros.

A back injury in his rookie preseason landed him on injured reserve. A torn ACL wiped out the following season. Another injury in 2021 eventually led the 49ers to move on. Hurd later signed with the New England Patriots in July 2023 but retired the following month without ever appearing in an NFL regular-season game.

But don’t worry, things get back on track with the fourth pick. On track to erect a mighty kingdom, we call (or called…since it’s now off the map) Punterville. Australian punter Mitch Wishnowsky was next. A punter who wasn’t afraid to lay wood when needed and had some nice wheels on him as well.

The team moved on from Wishnowsky in May 2025. His season turned into a brief tour around the league — signing with Washington, being released three days later, and eventually landing with the Buffalo Bills. Punterville or no Punterville, one must travel to be a punter.

The good picks kept coming with the 49ers now getting the steal of the class: linebacker Dre Greenlaw.

Greenlaw paired with Fred Warner to form one of the best linebacker duos the franchise has seen since the Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman days. His most famous moment came during the 2019 season when he stopped Seattle inches short of the goal line in Week 17 to secure the NFC’s top seed.

Unfortunately, since the 49ers drafted well, they couldn’t pay everyone, so Greenlaw went to the Denver Broncos in 2025. The 49ers were in the mix to retain him, but Denver just had more cash.

In hindsight, it might have been disappointing for the 49ers to have extended him and then have the 2026 that Denver did with Greenlaw. He missed the first six weeks of the 2026 season, and a spat with a referee in his first game back got him suspended for the next. He finished the year with 43 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 quarterback hits, and 1 interception across 8 games.

And…that’s pretty much it for players that made impact. There were still some picks left. Picks like tight end Kaden Smith, who didn’t make it through his rookie season before being waived. Or Justin Skule, who managed to make it past a single season, but just being on the roster might be the only thing we remember.

Things for this draft ended with cornerback Tim Harris. Harris never appeared in a game for the 49ers and was waived in 2020. He bounced around briefly before spending time in the XFL in 2023.

You can’t nail them all, but this draft was what made the 49ers a juggernaut for future years. It’s so strange to be writing this and only seeing one player from it still on the team.

Pick Breakdown​

Round 1 – Pick 2 – Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Round 2 – Pick 36 – Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
Round 3 – Pick 67 – Jalen Hurd, WR, Baylor
Round 4 – Pick 110- Mitch Wishnowsky, P, Utah
Round 5 – Pick 148 – Dre Greenlaw- LB, Arkansas
Round 6 – Pick 176 – Kaden Smith, TE Stanford
Round 6 – Pick 183 – Justin Skule, OT, Vanderbilt
Round 6 – Pick 198 – Tim Harris, CB, Virginia

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49ers go wide receiver in latest CBS Sports mock Draft

Indiana University wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. speaks with the media at the 2026 NFL Combine. | Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The 49ers had a serviceable wide receiver room in 2025. Most of that service won’t be there in 2026. Jauan Jennings is set to hit free agency, Kendrick Bourne’s status is still up in the air, and 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall can’t do it all on his own, or when injured.

That’s where today’s mock draft addresses things. CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson has the 49ers taking Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. This isn’t the first time Cooper Jr has been linked to the 49ers. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggested this as well.

We’ll see what happens with Jauan Jennings in San Francisco, but Brandon Aiyuk may have played his last snap. As it stands, the WR room includes Ricky Pearsall, Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing under contract … and that’s it. There’s a need at guard too, but Cooper Jr. feels like a Kyle Shanahan-type receiver.

He’s definitely a Kyle Shanahan-type receiver, well, sorta. We’ll get to that. Something tells me that with all the interest he’s getting, he might be going a bit earlier. Now, if he is there at 27? That’s definitely a consideration. The missed tackles alone make me giddy with what Shanahan could draw up for him. The 49ers are expected to have interest in wide receivers during the free agency period, with Alec Pierce, Romeo Doubs, and Jalen Nailor among some of the names. So add one of those with Ricky Pearsall, Cooper, and hopefully Jordan Watkins, and that’s a decent room.

There are just two things that worry me about Cooper. The first is, if you watch his highlight reel, most of his catches are in space, and it would be more concerning if he didn’t catch it. Sure, he’s trucking defenders after the catch with that lower-body strength, but it’s not like he’s put in tough spots to snag the ball. That’s not his whole resume; I’ve watched him make a couple of one-handed grabs when the coverage is tight, but contested catches or just when defensive backs glued to him, I felt I didn’t see enough of. It’s not like he’s bad at it when it happens, just never enough for me to say “Oh, he can handle that.”

My other concern? What his draft profile on NFL.com says: “disappointing effort and physicality when asked to run block.” That right there could be a disqualifier for Shanahan’s offense. When I see “disappointing effort” for coming out of the locker room, let alone run blocking, I wonder what else he won’t put effort into. There’s also that “no block, no rock” mantra we’ve heard goes on with the 49ers.

Speaking of blocking, that, of course, is the other issue with this pick, and it has nothing to do with the wide receiver position. It has to do with free agency and the left tackle position. What will happen with Trent Williams? Because if the 49ers can’t lock him up, that changes everything. Imagine if they had just gotten themselves that understudy a year or two ago, so they didn’t have to scramble for a replacement—Le sigh.

If the 49ers can secure Williams, then Cooper Jr. seems like a nice addition to Brock Purdy’s weapons, provided the run-blocking thing is vetted and deemed a non-issue. Personally, I still want the offensive and defensive line to get stuffed up, but if Cooper Jr. were to fall to the 49ers, it wouldn’t be A.J. Jenkins vibes at the very least.

What do you think of this?

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49ers free agency rumors: From Jalen Carter to a surprise trade option at receiver

The San Francisco 49ers locked up arguably their most important free agent on Saturday by inking kicker Eddy Pineiro to an extension that is as team-friendly as it gets after the season he just had.

Is Jalen Carter worth the 49ers’ 1st-round pick?​

According to Easton Butler of 247 Sports, the Philadelphia Eagles have received calls from five teams about Jalen Carter. Those teams include the 49ers, Packers, Bears, Seahawks, and Raiders. Butler added that several other teams have called to “kick the tires” on the situation.

Earlier on Sunday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler covered Carter in his free agency column:

With defensive tackle Jordan Davis now extended, Philly also must weigh whether to extend Jalen Carter, who is eligible for a new deal. I’m told Philly has received trade calls on Carter.

Carter is entering the final year of his rookie contract. The deadline to pick up Carter’s fifth-year option is May 1. He is undoubtedly a premier talent. He was the best player coming into the NFL, but a pre-draft civil lawsuit caused him to “fall” to No. 9 overall.

Carter was involved in a fatal crash in Athens, Georgia, in January 2023, where he was racing a recruiting staffer at the University of Georgia. Two people died in the crash. Carter pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless driving and racing.

Carter was suspended last season after being caught spitting in Dak Prescott’s face. If the Eagles aren’t willing to extend Carter, why should another team? The answer is talent.

Despite questions about his effort, Carter always finds a way to show up during games. Teams wouldn’t focus their game plan on stopping Carter as much as they do if he weren’t a difference-maker.

The worry would be that once he receives even more money, potentially franchise-player caliber money, his effort would wane even more. You would need to dig deep into Carter’s background, but his talent is so next-level that it’s probably still worth being wrong about.

Carter generated five pressures across 158 double teams last season. In 2023, he had 12 pressures, and in 2024, 15 pressures when doubled. Instead of seeing it as a step back, I’d focus on how incredible he was in 2023 and 2024.

It’s also worth noting that Carter played 75 percent of the snaps in nine of the 11 games he played in, and another six games in which he played at least 88 percent. He is a superstar who is worth a first-round pick in any draft, and yes, that includes when you factor in giving him $120 million.

Wide receiver options galore for the 49ers in free agency and on the trade market​

Fowler mentioned the Eagles are “asking for a steep price” for wide receiver A.J. Brown. The price is believed to include a first and second-round pick for Brown. That is not the only wideout who could be available:

Also, Brown isn’t the only receiver potentially available. Baltimore’s Rashod Bateman, Los Angeles’ Quentin Johnston, and Green Bay’s Dontayvion Wicks have come up in my talks. Teams have interest in Green Bay’s Jayden Reed, but I don’t sense the Packers would trade him at this point.

Bateman is a fascinating option. In 2024, Bateman was tied for the third-most downfield touchdown receptions in the NFL with eight. Last year, Bateman only had 224 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

The former 1st-rounder from the 2021 NFL Draft enters the second year of his three-year extension with the Ravens. Bateman’s cap number in 2026 is only $6 million.

This will also be the final year Bateman has any guarantees remaining in his contract, making him an affordable option for the next two seasons. It shouldn’t take anything more than a fourth-round pick, with Baltimore having a new coaching staff.

On MockDraftable, one of Dontayvion Wicks’ comparisons is Brandon Aiyuk. Wicks might be as good, if not a better fit than Romeo Doubs for Kyle Shanahan’s offense, with his athleticism and ability after the catch.

Speaking of Doubs, Fowler once again tied him to the 49ers. The other teams mentioned with Doubs included the Patriots, Commanders, and Titans.

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Trent Williams is believed to ‘have a ton of leverage’ over the 49ers

Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) celebrates win against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

All the focus will be on free agency, and rightfully so. However, the San Francisco 49ers must work a deal to Trent Williams’ liking, or he may test the market. Williams is entering the final season of his contract.

According to Jason La Canfora, the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to pounce if the 49ers can’t agree on a new contract with Williams:

Trent Williams, a future first-ballot Hall of Famer and one of the iconic left tackles of his generation, remained mired in a contract impasse with the 49ers through the weekend and heading into the start of NFL free agency, a situation that is being very closely monitored by other teams.

San Francisco’s initial proposal to Williams was seen as decidedly low, according to league sources, which is not unusual with how that team often initiated contract discussions.

The deal was for two years at what many would describe as below average for a player of this accomplishment, and rival front offices believe Williams, who continues to perform at a Pro Bowl level when healthy despite his advanced age, holds significant leverage in this situation.

San Francisco is in a bit of a salary-cap crunch and Williams carries a non-guaranteed cap figure just under $39M for this season.

“We think he has a ton of leverage,” said an executive with one team that would love to get a shot at Williams on the open market. “He has to realize that.”

Who is lurking for Williams?

In what is a suspect free-agent class overall, Williams is seen by some evaluators as the rare potential talent available that could help put a contending team in need of offensive line help over the top.

He remains as strong and agile as ever, though he does come with extreme injury risk at age 37 and with a history of neck issues.

San Francisco would love nothing more than to retain him, but Williams doesn’t have to agree to anything and is aware that there would definitely be a market for his services if he can’t agree to new terms with San Francisco.

Kansas City is seen by many around the league as the team most eager to land him and the one that would be the best fit.

The 49ers aren’t in the greatest negotiating position without an answer behind Williams. He’s aware of how important he is to the team, as are they. We will see if Williams’ asking price is too high for the Niners’ liking. That price might be worth it, whatever that number is, based on how Williams has produced.

It’s a situation we will undoubtedly monitor as the week goes along.

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Updated contract details for 49ers WR Mike Evans: The guarantees are in

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DEC 28: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Mike Evans (13) trots onto the field before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins on December 28, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

According to Ari Meirov on Twitter, we finally have the guarantees for the San Francisco 49ers’ newest wide receiver, Mike Evans. The initial deal was said to be for three years, $60 million.

Meirov said Evans’ deal is worth $42.4 million, with $16.3 million in guarantees. That comes out to $14.13 million annually. That is 41st in guarantees for wide receivers as of signing. We’re talking about what first-round picks at the position from recent draft classes get.

For reference, the Rams gave Davante Adams a two-year contract worth $26 milion in guarantees as a 33-year-old last season. Realistically, it’s probably a deal that gives the Niners an out after the first year if it doesn’t work out, but closer to a two-year deal.

The 49ers can use the third year as a “ghost” year that will automatically void, allowing them to spread out his signing bonus over an extra year. That’s what the Rams did with Adams contract.

Adams doesn’t have nearly the injury history of Evans. He missed three games this past season with a right hamstring injury. He missed two games with a hamstring injury in 2024, but hadn’t missed a game since 2020.

Both players are from the same draft class, but Evans is actually a year younger than Adams. This is the 49ers protecting themselves from Evans lingering hamstring issues. The deal is surprisingly affordable for a player who had 1,000 yards receiving in every season up until this past year.

You don’t reach 1,000 yards by playing 60 percent of the games. It’s fair to be concerned about Evans re-injuring his hamstring, but there is enough evidence in his favor going back a decade that suggests Evans will be on the field the majority of the time. When that’s happened, he’s produced at a WR1 level.

Even if this ends up being a one-year deal for Evans, it is at $14 million for the caliber of receiver he is and how much higher he makes the ceiling of the 49ers’ offense.

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NFC rival gives 49ers chance to fix long-term problem area

Green Bay Packers guard Elgton Jenkins (74) blocks San Francisco 49ers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (94) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. | Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The 49ers have been active early in free agency, using the open market to address two problem areas: filling a gap at wide receiver with the signing of veteran Mike Evans and acquiring a swing tackle in Vederian Lowe.

There is still much work to be done on both sides of the ball for San Francisco between free agency and the draft.

And they have been presented with an intriguing opportunity to make a key addition at a position that has been a persistent concern for the 49ers, after one of their NFC rivals parted with a veteran mainstay of their offensive line.

The Green Bay Packers decided to release Elgton Jenkins on Monday in a move that frees up nearly $19.5 million in cap space.

Jenkins started nine games for the Packers at center in 2025 before suffering a fractured ankle. While he has the versatility to play across the offensive line, his preferred position is left guard, where the 49ers again have a vacancy.

Indeed, Spencer Burford, who played much of last season at left guard, is expected to sign elsewhere as an unrestricted free agent. Ben Bartch, who also started games at that spot in 2025 but saw his campaign derailed by injury, is a free agent as well.

The Niners could look to bring back Bartch, but with Jenkins on the market, they have a chance to upgrade a position that, for San Francisco, has been an area of continuity and predominantly unconvincing solutions.

Jenkins’ main concern is a spotty injury history, though the 2025 season was the first time he had missed two or more games in a season since he tore his ACL in 2021.

Typically, in recent years, the durability has been there for Jenkins, who brings huge upside in pass protection.

While Jenkins’ move to center was not the success the Packers hoped for, he still only allowed 10 pressures on 310 pass blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus. Only once in the last five seasons (2023) has Jenkins given up 20 or more pressures.

Jenkins’ run blocking has been more inconsistent, and he has generally excelled more as a gap scheme blocker than in the zone scheme that is the foundation of the 49er rushing attack.

Still, the 49ers have implemented gap runs to such an extent in recent years that Jenkins’ aptitude in the respective schemes cannot be considered a significant problem. When looking at the pros and cons, Jenkins’ dependability and positional versatility make any issues in the run game easier to accept.

The chance to have Jenkins play next to Trent Williams — assuming a resolution on his contract is eventually found — on the left side of the O-Line is one the 49ers should be desperate to take. With the prominence the dropback passing game now has in the 49er offense, the importance of solidity in protection on the right and left sides of the line cannot be overstated. For too long, left guard has been a question mark. Jenkins can remove it.

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The 49ers added more depth along the OL after signing a former Eagles player

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 20: Brett Toth #64 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Brett Toth to a one-year deal, per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Toth was an undrafted free agent out of Army in 2019. He started a couple of games last season at left guard for the Eagles and also started a few games at center. He’s 6’6″, 304 pounds.

So, four starts and multiple appearances in 2025. Toth had started only two other games in his career. However, his games this past season were against quality defenses and defensive lines. He played against the Broncos, Giants, Vikings, Giants again, and Packers.

Per Sports Info Solutions, Toth’s lone bad game came against a Brian Flores defense. He had four blown blocks in that contest, with three of those coming against the run. Toth never had more than one blown block in any other game. In limited action, Toth had a 2.4 blown block rate on 337 snaps.

Toth all but confirms Spencer Burford won’t return to the 49ers. He’s likely to compete with Connor Colby and Nick Zakelj for the swing backup interior offensive lineman. And if there are any injuries at left guard or center, Toth could fill in in a pinch, just as he did in Philadelphia.

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49ers Free Agency Tracker: Rumors, Reports, and Signings: Trey Hendrickson takes Maxx Crosby’s spot

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 5: Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals stands for the national anthem prior to the NFL 2025 game against the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images

As we head into Day 3 of free agency, the San Francisco 49ers have added a pair of backup offensive linemen. One might compete for the starting spot at left guard, while the other is a “just in case” at left tackle for Trent Williams. The splash signing of Mike Evans at wide receiver gives the team some flexibility heading into the NFL Draft.

It’s telling that some of the 49ers’ free agents, like Jauan Jennings and Brian Robinson Jr., haven’t inked deals yet. Those are the kinds of players that usually sign on Wednesday or Thursday after the first initial wave has passed.

Today is the day the 49ers will likely part ways with Brandon Aiyuk, likely tender their restricted free agents, and look to find an interior pass rusher, perhaps from the Dallas Cowboys.

So far, Trey Hendrickson has signed with the Ravens after the Maxx Crosby debacle. Hendrickson’s deal is for 4 years and $112 million. We’ll see how busy Wednesday is in free agency.

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49ers trading Day 2 pick for standout DT

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Osa Odighizuwa #97 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on after a sack against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter of a game at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The San Francisco 49ers are trading a 2026 third-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for standout defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday. The draft pick being sent to Dallas is No. 92 overall.

Odighizuwa, 27, has spent the last five years with the Cowboys since being drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of UCLA. In five years, he’s totaled 216 tackles, 17 sacks, and 34 tackles for loss. In 2025, he had 44 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and six tackles for loss.

The defensive tackle has been a quality pass rusher, leading the Cowboys with 52 pressures last year, while having a 13.6 percent pass rush win rate, according to PFF. In 2024, Odighizuwa had 62 pressures with a pass-rush win rate of 15.1 percent.

The 49ers were searching for help along the defensive line this offseason, having needs both on the edge and the interior. The team drafted defensive tackles Alfred Collins and C.J. West in the second and fourth rounds, respectively, of the 2025 NFL Draft, but adding a proven option was a priority.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the 49ers were in on John Franklin-Myers, the top defensive tackle in free agency this offseason, before he ultimately signed with the Titans. Now, they’re using one of their seven draft picks to trade for Odighizuwa, who comes to San Francisco with three years left on his contract.

The 49ers still have their first-round pick (No. 27), second-round pick (No. 58), and four fourth-round picks (Nos. 127, 133, 138, 139).

Last offseason, Odighizuwa signed a four-year, $80 million deal with the Cowboys, but reports suggested he was on the trading block, which makes sense given that Dallas acquired star Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline.

San Francisco will take on the last three years of his contract, and Odighizuwa will have base salaries of $16.25 million, $20 million, and $20 million over the next three seasons.

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The 49ers need to keep pace in the NFC West ‘arms race’

The new league year started at 4 PM EST for the NFL, so contracts and trades are official. There is plenty of talent still available, with new names being added when teams are forced to make tough decisions concerning their roster. The 49ers added future Hall of Famer Mike Evans and retained Jake Tonges with two offensive line additions to bolster depth. The Rams were very aggressive in remaking their secondary with the acquisitions of Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. Special teams and secondary were the Rams’ biggest issues in 2025.

Seattle has seen some valuable players walk in free agency. Boye Mafe, Riq Woolen, and others moved on to other teams, but the Seahawks’ plan to field a speedy secondary is still in place with the NFL Draft next month. Bottom line, the Rams and Seahawks will field formidable secondaries, and the 49ers need to keep adding receivers to tip the scales back.

Evans is a good start and will slide into Jauan Jennings’ role. If the 49ers want to reclaim the NFC West, they desperately need to add speed to their receiver room. More importantly, separators at the position. Even if the 49ers’ two division rivals weren’t adding to their secondary, the receiver room needs a little juice. Brandon Aiyuk is still on the roster, for now.

The Rams understand how to fix their issues and are always aggressive. The 49ers need to show some urgency with the receiver room in free agency and the draft. This is an arms race, and as long as Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay are in Los Angeles, the Rams are contenders. Seattle isn’t going anywhere, and even with the loss of Woolen, the defense is still at the top of the NFL.

Keeping up with the Joneses isn’t usually the way to go, but when it comes to this arms race, the 49ers need to be as aggressive as possible to keep the gap between them and the two division rivals as close as possible.

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/general/157097/the-49ers-need-to-keep-pace-in-the-nfc-west-arms-race

 

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The 49ers are signing a CB the Packers gave $16 million guaranteed to last offseason

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 14: Nate Hobbs #21 of the Green Bay Packers defends during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The San Francisco 49ers are signing former Packers and Raiders cornerback Natt Hobbs to a one-year deal. Hobbs was released by the Packers a year after they signed him to a 4-year, $48 million deal, including $16 million guaranteed.

Hobbs played 221 snaps for the Packers in 2025. Hobbs played 221 snaps for the Packers in 2025. Green Bay paid him like a slot cornerback last offseason. Here’s what ACME Packing’s JustThat’is Mosqueda had to say:

But left the door open for him to compete at outside cornerback, too (pay difference was about $6 million per on last year’s market, they had moved Keisean Nixon from slot to outside cornerback prior). They ended up needing an outside cornerback a lot more than a slot, since Javon Bullard took over the slot role and Evan Williams was a safety full-time.

All three of Green Bay’s guys were below average last year (had decent stretches but also bad stretches). Hobbs dealt with several injuries, and people kind of question if he was ever even 100 percent at all last year. Now that their slot situation is answered with Bullard moving forward, they let him go (almost no cap savings immediately but saved cash that will split over two years. He had a $6.5 million roster bonus due early this offseason, which is why Green Bay made the move (even though they don’t need the immediate cap space). He’s probably a slot. He was better there with the Raiders and did better there in Green Bay in the limited snaps where he wasn’t playing outside for the defense. Rotated with Valentine for stretches until his last knee injury here.

That’s interesting, as the 49ers have an obvious slot in Upton Stout. But the team also did not offer Chase Lucas a contract, so Hobbs is more than likely replacing Lucas and his special teams duties.

Hobbs comes from a secondary in college that featured Devon Witherspoon and Kerby Joseph. Unsurprisingly, he’s an elite athlete. Hobbs had a vertical jump in the 91st percentile and a broad jump in the 97th percentile. At 196 pounds, those are the kinds of athletes you want to have covering kicks.

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...-gave-16-million-guaranteed-to-last-offseason