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Should the 49ers sign a safety in free agency?

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The safety market is still rich with talent two weeks into free agency. The San Francisco 49ers made a number of signings through the first wave of free agency, choosing to value depth over a splash in their approach. In doing so, the 49ers have positioned themselves in a good place ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be a crucial period for both the team’s immediate success and ability to contend in the future. However, San Francisco still may not be done in free agency, as there are a number of talented players still awaiting...

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Kyle Shanahan is optimistic that Talanoa Hufanga returns sometime during training camp

Photo by David Berding/ Which might explain why Julian Blackmon left the Bay Area without a deal On Monday, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn’t rule out the possibility of the team making more moves in free agency. He mentioned that bringing back Tashaun Gipson is a possibility while adding that safety Talanoa Hufanga’s ACL recovery is going well. On Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan continued the safety discussion. The 49ers recently hosted former Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon on a visit. The Niners were honest with Blackmon, which is...

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Golden Nuggets: Should the 49ers trade up in the first round?

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Monday, March 25th, 2024 49ers’ free agency moves put them in excellent position to take stunning gamble in 2024 NFL Draft “Despite the disappointing numbers, [Chop] Robinson has almost every trait the 49ers look for in their edge pass rushers. While he does not have the desired arm length — his 32.5-inch arms are only in the 12th percentile for edge rushers — Robinson possesses the attribute that is top of the list for the 49ers covet at the position and could make him very hard for them to turn down. Robinson has an...

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Monday mock draft roundup: Post-free agency overreactions

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/ Secondary need in the first round The bulk of NFL free agency has come and gone. So we can finally start to properly overreact to mock drafts! The Eagles have locked themselves into drafting a cornerback at some point in the draft. Most everyone agrees that will be in the 1st. Charles Robinson and Nate Tice, Yahoo 31st via trade with the 49ers CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia Another Georgia cornerback for Howie Roseman to obsess over. Hopefully, this one is a hit because the Eagles really need an infusion of young, quality talent at...

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Golden Nuggets: A new approach to free agency

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Friday, March 22nd, 2024 Hutchinson: 49ers 3-Round Mock Draft: A mauler in the middle “This is a player that I feel overwhelming confidence will produce, and be a Day 1 problem. Folks at the Senior Bowl noted his performance as the most dominant on the defensive line. He matches up with anyone, at a position the 49ers still need depth, and youth. If you’re worried about not taking a tackle here, I get that. But I have trouble believing some of the high upside tackle prospects with freak athleticism (most are high pass-protection...

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PFF calls the 49ers signing the Yetur Gross-Matos ‘a bit of a head-scratcher’

Photo by Don Juan Moore/ They gave the stamp of approval for Leonard Floyd. Sometimes, getting an outside perspective on a player or prospect is important. It’s easy to talk yourself into a player when you root for the team. Those differing points of views are helpful when we’re not talking about a household name. Pro Football Focus went through each team’s signings and shared their favorite and least favorite signings so far during free agency. PFF gave the San Francisco 49ers a thumbs-up for the Leonard Floyd signing: Favorite: EDGE Leonard Floyd 2023 PFF...

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What to expect from these 4 free agency additions

Photo by Perry Knotts/ What will the role of the newest Niners’ be? Let’s talk about it. Before the NFL draft, the 49ers filled certain positions in free agency. The team signed defensive end Leonard Floyd, Yetur Gross-Matos, backup quarterback Josh Dobbs, and Isaac Yiadom to man the outside corner with Charvarius Ward. Floyd is an established veteran, but what can 49ers fans expect from all four additions? Leonard Floyd The former number nine overall pick heads into his ninth year in the NFL looking for his second Super Bowl ring. After spending his first four...

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49ers projected to receive 2 comp picks in ‘25 after a week and a half into free agency

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/ Taking a look at the comp pick formula and why the number is only at two The San Francisco 49ers came into the league new year somewhat handcuffed by the salary cap. Despite having a quarterback on a rookie contract, the team had a plethora of All-Pro caliber players, which means they have All-Pro-type contracts. When the team asked Arik Armstead to take a pay cut, he refused, creating an Armstead-sized hole along the defensive line. So, Armstead bid farewell after signing a $51 million deal with the Jacksonville...

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Eric Kendricks reportedly took less from Cowboys than 49ers offered

Photo by Ryan Kang/ It seems Eric Kendricks may have taken less to play with the Cowboys over the 49ers. It has been over a week since free agency officially began in the NFL and to date the Dallas Cowboys have only brought in one external player. Linebacker Eric Kendricks is the newest member of the team and one that many people predicted to join given his history with new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. It was not surprising to see Kendricks wind up in Dallas, but it was surprising with regards to how it happened. Initially there were reports that Kendricks was...

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Jaguars Poll OTW: What would you give up in a trade for WR Brandon Aiyuk?

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/ In this week’s poll, we want to know what you think the Jaguars should be willing to give up in a trade for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk Welcome back, Jags Pollsters! This past week, we asked you how you would grade the Jacksonville Jaguars’ moves during the first week of free agency. Though the poll remains open, 57% of you thus far have given the Jags a B for their recent acquisitions. For many of you, the biggest detriment to their grade is the lack of a true WR1 after the departure of Calvin Ridley, and analysts tend to agree. Hence,...

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Grading 5 of the 49ers free agency signings: Isaac Yiadom is this year’s sleeper

Photo by Chris Graythen/ Leonard Floyd, as you might’ve guessed, earned the highest grade. 49ers fans eagerly awaited a “splash signing” from the team in free agency. Sometimes, the real splash signing is an underrated name. The 49ers started free agency off with an EDGE player and retained valuable depth on the offensive line. Let’s grade the 49ers signings. For the record, these are the players that I’ve watched. I don’t have a take on Yetur Gross-Matos or Jordan Elliott. Leonard Floyd, DE Floyd played the least amount of snaps as a pass rusher as he...

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When 49ers Possibly Could Trade Speculated Patriots Target

The Patriots didn’t make a splashy move during the first wave of free agency, but there still are multiple options available in the trade market. New England reportedly has “looked into” the idea of trading for a high-end player who can help the team right away. There weren’t specifics, but on offense, Tee Higgins and […]

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49ers reach for an offensive tackle in Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah had the Niners sticking staying on the defensive side of the ball.. It’s officially mock draft season now that we’ve had our annual week of fun with free agency. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. both released mock drafts, so let’s go over who they selected for the San Francisco 49ers. Jeremiah had the Niners selecting a name we’ve seen a couple of times during this draft cycle: Pick 31 San Francisco 49ers, Chop Robinson Penn State · Edge · Junior The 49ers signed Leonard Floyd...

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What second wave free-agent player should the 49ers sign?

Photo by Jane Gershovich/ All signs point to adding a starting safety if the cost is right We’re about a week into free agency, and the San Francisco 49ers have actively addressed their defensive line needs and special teams depth. As we head into the second wave of free agency, let’s take a look at who the Niners have lost and added based on how the 2025 NFL Draft compensatory formula works: Gains (4) Edge Leonard FloydEdge Yetur Gross-MatosDT Jordan ElliottCB Isaac Yiadom Losses (7) QB Sam DarnoldTE Charlie WoernerDT Javon KinlawEdge Clelin FerrellWR Ray-Ray...

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Report: 49ers’ asked the Jaguars for pick No. 17, plus a player, in exchange for Brandon Aiyuk

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/ The 49ers asked for the Jaguars No. 17 overall pick and Zay Jones, but the Jaguars soured on the deal. Last week, a report surfaced that there was mutual interest between San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s camp and the Jacksonville Jaguars, who recently lost Calvin Ridley in free agency to the Tennesee Titans. One reason the 49ers would shop Aiyuk is that his asking price is higher than they would be willing to pay. So, instead of forking out cash for the receiver they developed into an elite weapon at a...

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Winners and losers from the first week of free agency

Photo by Chris Unger/ The end of an era for Armstead opens the door for a trio of signings The San Francisco 49ers opened the negotiation period with a bang last Monday, re-signing quarterback Brandon Allen and giving him an early edge to be QB2. Since then, the 49ers have been busy, signing eight new players—all on the defensive side of the ball—while re-signing eight more to return to the team in 2024 as of Sunday afternoon. But while there are plenty of incoming players, San Francisco has to deal with eight outgoing players, some more important than others. With...

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2024 NFL Free Agency: The linebacker market is dry

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Very few veteran starters are left on the open market after just one week of free agency. Over the weekend, linebackers continued to fly off the NFL's free agency board. The Seattle Seahawks signed former Miami Dolphin Jerome Baker to a one-year, $7 million contract. Former Washington Commander Cody Barton signed with the Denver Broncos. Even De’Vondre Campbell was signed by the San Francisco 49ers. To put it simply, the linebacker market is as dry as any position after one week of free agency. According to Pro Football Focus, there were 24...

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Report: 49ers sign LB Ezekiel Turner

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Some special teams help The San Francisco 49ers are not done in free agency. Late Saturday night, Aaron Wilson reported that linebacker Ezekiel Turner has signed a one-year deal with the team. The news came from his agents. Turner has played his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals, beginning as an undrafted free agent and signing a handful of one-year extensions with them. If you remember that far back, Turner was the guy in the 49ers 2020 season opener against the Cardinals who blocked Mitch Wishnowsky’s punt, a play...

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Washington Commanders Free Agency: CB Noah Igbinoghene signed

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports New CB Washington lost out to 49ers on CB Isaac Yiadom a couple of days ago, and quickly turned their sites on other options at that critical position for the organization. They’ve settled on adding another Cowboy, Noah Igbinoghene, a former first round draft pick selected by the Dolphins in 2020. Igbinoghene has never really lived up to his initial billing, and likely comes to Washington as a depth option. The Commanders are signing CB Noah Igbinoghene, source confirmed (1st by @john_keim).— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala)...

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Twitter reactions to Jaguars signing Arik Armstead

Photo by Perry Knotts/ The Jaguars and Armstead have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $51M contract After an exciting couple of days during the start of free agency, the news broke on Thursday that the Jacksonville Jaguars were set to sign San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead. Per Dianna Russini, Armstead was in discussions with division rivals, the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. The team made an official announcement on Friday. Jaguars Twitter is a force, so I asked for GIF reactions to the news and collected some of your thoughts and media...

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Report: 49ers have interest in former Packers LB De’Vondre Campbell

Photo by Perry Knotts/ San Francisco is looking for a veteran. This move would suggest the team knows they need a temporary Dre Greenlaw replacement, and they don’t feel strongly about the NFL Draft class If we judge the San Francisco 49ers by their actions, the team tells us a few things based on their interest in a veteran linebacker during free agency. Here are my takeaways: The likelihood that Dre Greenlaw will miss significant time in 2024 is high There isn’t a starter the team has evaluated in the NFL Draft they’d feel comfortable Kyle Shanahan and Nick...

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Rams sign former division rival quarterback to backup Matthew Stafford

Photo by Ethan Miller/ Jimmy Garoppolo signs with Rams after a stint with the Las Vegas Raiders On the heels of DT Aaron Donald’s retirement, the Los Angeles Rams have signed one of his biggest divisional rivals via free agency. QB Jimmy Garoppolo will be joining the Rams roster on a one-year deal via NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Garoppolo had previously been the San Francisco 49ers quarterback for the past six seasons before leaving for Las Vegas on a 3-yr $72.75 million deal. Unfortunately, it was not a move that worked out for Garoppolo, as he was benched after...

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Where do the 49ers go from here at linebacker after Eric Kendricks change of heart?

Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via The NFL Draft feels the most likely, but they could also take the Maliek Collins route. Eight linebackers have signed in free agency: Patrick QueenJosey JewellBobby WagnerJordan HicksEric KendricksLavonte DavidWillie Gay Jr.Anthony Walker Jr. The San Francisco 49ers had initially thought they signed Erick Kendricks to a one-year deal. Kendricks ended up signing with the Dallas Cowboys and siding with Mike Zimmer. There are few names left in free agency. According to Adam Schefter, Deon Bush is visiting the Cleveland Browns...

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Will the 49ers re-sign any of their 11 unrestricted free agents

Photo by Ryan Kang/ They could bring back a linebacker or two The San Francisco 49ers have been relatively busy during the first week of free agency. The team has made four transactions to restock the defensive line. Multiple bodies were necessary with several free agents and Arik Armstead’s release. In:Edge Leonard FloydDT Jordan ElliotEdge Yetur Gross-MatosDT Maliek Collins Out:DT Arik Armstead DT Javon Kinlaw - JetsEdge Clelin Ferrell - CommandersQB Sam Darnold - VikingsTE Charlie Woerner - FalconsOL Matt Pryor - BearsCB Isaiah Oliver - Jets Tendered:WR Jauan...

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Biggest winners, losers from NFC West in opening days of NFL free agency

Seahawks DT Leonard Williams got paid, the Cardinals got better on defense and the Rams bolstered their O-line — all in pursuit of the 49ers.

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Eric Kendricks is exactly what this Cowboys defense needed

Photo by Stephen Maturen/ Eric Kendricks can really help the Dallas Cowboys. Well, the Cowboys finally did it: they signed an external free agent, becoming the final team to do so this free agency cycle. The Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal with veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks, a move that many expected two weeks ago when the Chargers released him. But it was the way that Kendricks found his way to Dallas that made an otherwise unremarkable signing feel so patently Cowboys. Earlier on Wednesday, reports came out that Kendricks was signing with the 49ers. That move...

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Linebacker Eric Kendricks spurns 49ers to join Cowboys in free agency

Eric Kendricks wanted to join the Cowboys more than he wanted to join the Niners.

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Ray-Ray McCloud signs a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons

Photo by Perry Knotts/ Plus, keeping tabs on the other moves in today’s NFL. The San Francisco 49ers will have a new primary returner in 2024. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that Ray-Ray McCloud signed a two-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Atlanta Falcons. Most of the signings have slowed down now that we’re later in the week. We’ll use this as the free agency tracker moving forward. Here’s what’s happened so far on Thursday. The Arizona Cardinals traded wide receiver Rondale Moore to the Falcons in exchange for backup quarterback Desmond...