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San Francisco 49ers OL Daniel Brunskill signed his one-year exclusive rights free-agent tender Tuesday, April 13. The team also released TE Chase Harrell.
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Ohio State QB Justin Fields and North Dakota State QB Trey Lance will have Pro Days in the next seven days, and the San Francisco 49ers will be present at both. Fields will work out Wednesday, April 14, and Lance will host teams Monday, April 19.
Footballguys view: The 49ers moved up to the no.3 overall pick with a quarterback in mind. Some say that's going to be Mac Jones (Alabama) but Fields and Lance are in the conversation as well. In fact, a player like Lance seems to be a perfect fit for a Shanahan offense. Stay tuned. |

Kansas RB Pooka Williams met with the San Francisco 49ers at the Kansas Pro Day, and the 49ers are 'really dialed into Williams,' according to Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network.
Footballguys view: Williams is a smaller back with explosive playmaking ability...kind of like Tarik Cohen. He makes defenders look silly and can create space for himself with quickness and agility. Williams is likely to be a late-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft and a scatback at the pro level. |

San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa (knee) impressed with his running and explosiveness in a recent rehab video as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in the 2020 season. 'If you've listened to some of the Zoom interviews from the 49ers players who have signed over the course of the last couple weeks and free agency, Bosa has represented a lot of optimism for them,' the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Friday, April 9. '... It sounds like Bosa is going to be ready and expected to contribute mightily for this 49ers team.'
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Free-agent DE Ronald Blair (49ers) is meeting with the San Francisco 49ers doctors Thursday, April 8, and is expected to re-sign with the 49ers if he is medically cleared, according to sources.
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Alabama QB Mac Jones is 'not a given' to be selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, according to Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network, and Pauline said the 49ers are 'comfortable' selecting Jones, Ohio State QB Justin Fields or North Dakota State QB Trey Lance.
Footballguys view: We think the move could be for Trey Lance. It could be for Jones of course, but Lance would really fit the Shanahan offense. Jones is super accurate on short-to-intermediate routes and we think a team like the Saints or the Patriots would be a good fit. Only time will tell, and the 49ers know which one they like best. |

Free-agent DL Ronald Blair (49ers) visited the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, April 7. He hasn't played since 2019.
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Free-agent QB Nate Sudfeld (Eagles) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, April 7. Financial terms of the contract weren't disclosed.
Footballguys view: Sudfeld is a tall pocket passer with a big arm who has been stuck as a reserve in the NFC East with Washington and Philadelphia. He'll work into the rotation as a backup behind Jimmy Garoppolo and whatever rookie (Trey Lance?) the 49ers are going to pick at no.3 overall. Rich Scangarello, the 49ers quarterback coach, worked with Sudfeld in Philadelphia last season. |

San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo has received some trade interest this offseason, but the 49ers have indicated that they would want a first-round pick in return for Garoppolo.
Footballguys view: If they want to hold onto Garoppolo, then keep asking for a first-round pick. GM John Lynch has said they believe in Garoppolo for 2021 but need to get better behind him. That's why they made the power move to get up to the no.3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. It's with that pick they'll draft the QB of the future, and we think that could be Trey Lance (North Dakota State) or Justin Fields (Ohio State) but there are rumors that Mac Jones (Alabama) is an option too. |
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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle's 2022 salary of $11.45 million became guaranteed Thursday, April 1.
Footballguys view: Kittle is one of the best tight ends in the game so long as he's healthy. The 49ers may have a change at quarterback in 2021, but whoever is throwing the rock is going to target Kittle early and often. |
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San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo is still part of the team's plans even though they acquired the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, according to general manager John Lynch.
Footballguys view: Lynch has said this before. Garoppolo is part of their plans, but they need to be ready for the future...and that may happen sooner rather than later. They can win games with Garoppolo but he's hurt too often to trust. That's why they've secured the no.3 overall pick so they can draft their QB of the future. That could be Justin Fields (Ohio State), Trey Lance (North Dakota State) or Mac Jones (Alabama). |
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Free-agent FS Tony Jefferson (Ravens) is attempting a comeback and is in the process of scheduling visits with NFL teams. He expects to meet with the San Francisco 49ers in two to three weeks, according to a source.
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Free-agent CB A.J. Bouye (Broncos) and CB Casey Hayward (Chargers) could be possible options for the San Francisco 49ers, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.
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Free agent WR Mohamed Sanu (Lions) on Saturday, March 27, agreed on a one-year contract to sign with the San Francisco 49ers.
Footballguys view: Sanu knows Kyle Shanahan's offense like the back of his hand...but don't expect too much production from the seasoned veteran. He's there for his experience but is certainly no lock for the 53-man roster. |
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Free-agent LB Nate Gerry (Eagles) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, March 27.
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San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo will not be traded and still figures in the team's plans, according to sources, despite the 49ers trading up to acquire the third-overall pick in the 2021 draft Friday, March 26.
Footballguys view: This is possible, but 25 million is a lot for a bridge quarterback that you just showed you don't have confidence in to be your long term answer at quarterback. The Patriots remain the most likely trade destination, but the 49ers could also attempt to keep Garoppolo on a cheaper deal with a lot of his salary converted to incentives. |
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Updating previous reports, San Francisco 49ers DB K'Waun Williams received a one-year, $2.378 million deal.
Footballguys view: That is very cheap for an accomplished slot corner. He has been a great contributor to the 49ers defense and they were lucky that he didn't get signed elsewhere. |
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Free-agent DB K'Waun Williams (49ers) agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, March 24. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams received 'a good push' from the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, but when they made their best offer he called 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan to get the Niners to improve their offer.
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Free-agent DE Jordan Willis (49ers) re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday, March 23. Terms of the contract weren't disclosed.
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Free-agent DL Zachariah Kerr (Panthers) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, March 23. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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San Francisco 49ers S Jaquiski Tartt (toe) said he had surgery to repair his turf toe four months ago and is feeling good now.
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Free-agent S Jaquiski Tartt (49ers) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Monday, March 22, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Free-agent S Tavon Wilson (Colts) agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers Monday, March 22. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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San Francisco 49ers WR Chris X. Thompson was waived Friday, March 19.
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Free-agent OG Lane Taylor (Packers) visited with the San Francisco 49ers Friday, March 19, according to a source.
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Free-agent CB Dontae Johnson (49ers) signed an undisclosed contract to return to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, March 19.
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Updating previous reports, free-agent LB Samson Ebukam (Rams) and C Alex Mack (Falcons) signed their contract offer sheets Friday, March 19, with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Updating previous reports, San Francisco 49ers C Alex Mack's three-year deal is worth $14.85 million with a $3.675 million signing bonus and $5.6 million guaranteed.
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Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Trent Sherfield (Cardinals) signed a one-year contract worth $920,000 - including $200,000 guaranteed - with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, March 18.
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Free-agent C Alex Mack (Falcons) signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, March 18. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Free-agent WR Trent Sherfield (Cardinals) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, March 18, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Free-agent QB Joe Flacco (Jets) is scheduled to meet with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Free-agent CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun (49ers) and TE Daniel Helm (49ers) re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers on one-year contracts Wednesday, March 17. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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San Francisco 49ers DT D.J. Jones re-signed with the team on a one-year contract Wednesday, March 17. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
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San Francisco 49ers WR Marquise Goodwin was released Wednesday, March 17, according to a source.
Footballguys view: Goodwin has speed to burn still and that will get teams interested. He might not get a ton of offers but some team will add him to the fold. |
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Free-agent C Alex Mack (Falcons) is expected to sign with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, March 17.
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Free-agent OT Trent Williams (49ers) agreed to a six-year, $138.06 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, March 17. He receives $55.1 million guaranteed, and the first two years are fully guaranteed.
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Philadelphia Eagles WR Marquise Goodwin's contract reverted back to the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday, March 16. He had been traded from the 49ers to Eagles last season before opting out.
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Impending free-agent OT Trent Williams (49ers) has yet to make a decision on his next employer, but the San Francisco 49ers are reportedly putting 'all hands on deck' in an effort to keep him, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini.
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Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent LB Samson Ebukam plans to sign a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers worth $12 million, according to sources. The team can be worth as much as $13.5 million with incentives.
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San Francisco 49ers CB Jason Verrett agreed to terms on a new one-year contract with 49ers Monday, March 15, worth $5.5 million.
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San Francisco 49ers restricted free-agent QB Nick Mullens (elbow) won't be tendered a contract.
Footballguys view: There was thought some time ago that perhaps Mullens could develop into a potential starter, but over the course of him playing that proved to be folly. Instead, he's looking more and more like a reserve-level passer who can be a backup in this league. He's rehabbing from elbow surgery and could be re-signed later in the offseason. |
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Impending free-agent FB Kyle Juszczyk signed a five-year contract worth a reported $27 million to stay with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, March 14.
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San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent CB Jason Verrett is believed to be a high priority for the 49ers this offseason.
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San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent FB Kyle Juszczyk is scheduled to talk with the 49ers Sunday, March 14, about his contract situation, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The two sides could reach an agreement during the meeting.
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The San Francisco 49ers and impending free-agent FB Kyle Juszczyk are scheduled to continue ongoing negotiations Sunday, March 14.
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San Francisco 49ers OT and pending free agent Trent Williams is the focus of a 'strong push' by the team to get him re-signed before he hits the market. Williams reportedly is interested in staying, but he wants fair value.
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San Francisco 49ers C Weston Richburg on Saturday, March 13, agreed to a contract restructure which will free up $6,875 million in 2021 salary cap space for the team. Richburg still is likely to retire this offseason.
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San Francisco 49ers DE Ronald Blair was released Friday, March 12.
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