What Up Goodell.......OHH??.... WELL fukk YOU THEN PUNK! OFFICIAL 2020 49ERS SEASON THREAD!
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Forty free agents? Which 49ers are priorities to re-sign, which won’t be back
Richard Sherman surely was exaggerating last week when he said the 49ers will have 40 free agents to deal with in the offseason.
Right?
As it turns out, the veteran cornerback was a bit light on his estimate. The team technically has more than 40 players who aren’t signed for the 2021 season, although the bulk of that list likely will be back on minimum-cost salaries.
Who will be a 49er next season, who is heading elsewhere and who might have to hang up their cleats? The following is the full list, ranked in order of how the team likely will prioritize the group:
1. Tackle Trent Williams, unrestricted free agent. The veteran left tackle said two notable things last week when asked about free agency: One, he feels like the 49ers are the perfect fit for him. Two, money is not his top criterion. We’ll have to wait and see about No. 2, of course, but it seems as if the 49ers’ and Williams’ plans are aligned. If the 49ers can’t re-sign Williams, they have some in-house options at the tackle spot: Mike McGlinchey, Daniel Brunskill, Justin Skule, Shon Coleman and Colton McKivitz. They also could use their top pick in the draft on a tackle.
2. Cornerback Richard Sherman, UFA. One way or another, the 49ers need a veteran cornerback to anchor the position. Sherman certainly could follow defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to another NFL city. The cornerback has been singing Saleh’s praises for three seasons, after all. But at this stage of his career, does Sherman want to join a rebuilding project or does he want another championship? That’s what the 49ers will ask him.
3. Cornerback Jason Verrett, UFA. Maybe Sherman and Verrett should be viewed as 2A and 2B. If they can’t re-sign one, they will go for the other. Verrett played only four snaps in 2019, which in hindsight seems like a blessing. He hasn’t gone through the same post-long-term injury struggles other players have. In fact, he looks as spry as he did before his injury saga began. What is the market for a one-time Pro Bowl player who is back to peak form but has an injury history as lengthy as Verrett’s? We will find out.
4. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk, UFA. Here’s where Saleh’s possible departure gets interesting. The 49ers obviously value Juszczyk, the highest-paid fullback in the NFL. He epitomizes Kyle Shanahan’s offense and he’s been excellent — especially in the deep red zone — in the last two games. But what happens if Saleh gets a head-coaching gig and takes run-game specialist Mike McDaniel with him? Juszczyk has gushed over McDaniel since arriving in 2017. Juszczyk attended Harvard; McDaniel went to Yale. They are kindred spirits. The combination of McDaniel + Saleh + cap space could be tempting for the fullback. Notable: Juszczyk lives on Long Island in the offseason.
5. Nickel cornerback K’Waun Williams, UFA. Shanahan loves Williams. Saleh loves Williams. Williams’ teammates love Williams. The only thing that knocks him down on the priority list is that he’s not an every-down player and had an injury-filled 2020 season. That ought to tamp down his price tag, too.
6. Nose tackle D.J. Jones, UFA. Jones wanted to prove himself this season as a nose tackle who also could line up and be a penetrator at the three-technique position. Injuries have subverted that plan and his free-agent value likely will suffer. This also could be a position that hinges on who the defensive coordinator is.
7. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley, restricted free agent. Moseley should get the most attention among the restricted free agents. He can be a starter (as long as there’s a strong cornerback opposite him) and he can also play nickel cornerback. Do the 49ers place a second-round tender on him?
8. Kicker Robbie Gould, team option. The 49ers have a decision to make on Gould just before the end of the season, one that will shed some light on the team’s 2021 mindset. If they pick up an option in his contract by Jan. 2, they will be guaranteeing $2.25 million of his $4.5 million salary for next season. If they don’t pick it up, they are essentially saying they will go with a cheaper kicker in 2021. Gould has been clutch, so if the 49ers believe they’re still contenders, they’ll pick up the option.
9. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, UFA. The combination of Bourne’s age, 26 next season, and the team’s lack of depth at the position ought to make him a high priority. Bourne can line up at any receiver spot, especially the slot position, where the cupboard has been especially bare for the 49ers in recent reasons. He may not have the speed to be a starting receiver. If other teams reach that same conclusion, Bourne ought to be easier to re-sign.
10. Running back Jeff Wilson, RFA. Wilson is currently No. 2 on the depth chart and there’s no question the 49ers want him back. It’s easy to see him in the tenderize-the-defense role Tevin Coleman had in 2019. But will the 49ers offer him the lowest-round tender or a second-round tender? The Seahawks always seem to be lurking and they might like a hard-nosed runner like Wilson.
11. Offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill, exclusive rights free agent.Brunskill is a high priority to re-sign, but because he’s an ERFA — it means he can only negotiate with the 49ers — the 49ers don’t have to sweat it out with him and the other ERFAs. Brunskill’s versatility brings great value. He could be a future starter at center, guard or tackle.
12. Center Ben Garland, UFA. Maybe Garland is too low on this list. Center has to be a huge offseason priority for the team. Garland has the mobility that Shanahan covets at the position. However, he’ll turn 33 in April and is coming off a Week 6 calf injury that has wiped out the remainder of his season. Will Shanahan try to find a more established center in free agency?
13. Defensive end Kerry Hyder, UFA. This ranking is not designed to insult Hyder — he’s had a fantastic season. But the 49ers’ big need on the defensive line is a speed edge rusher. That’s where they will spend their offseason capital. Hyder, 29, is a blue-collar defensive end. He deserves to be paid handsomely, but perhaps the 49ers won’t be the team that does it.
14. Defensive end Jordan Willis, UFA. Willis is someone defensive line coach Kris Kocurek liked in the run-up to the 2017 draft, which is why the 49ers traded for him in late October. That Willis has delivered 2.5 sacks — he ranks third on the team — since then suggests he’s worth further developing in the offseason.
15. Safety Marcell Harris, RFA. The 49ers no doubt will try to bring Harris back on the lowest tender amount. The question is whether he goes through the 2021 offseason as a safety or a linebacker.
16. Strong safety Jaquiski Tartt, UFA. The 49ers probably would like to get younger and healthier at this spot. Tartt, 28, will have missed 28 possible starts in the last four years when this season ends. One reason he could be back: Neither of the team’s youngsters at safety, Harris and Tarvarius Moore, has proven to be reliable in the role.
17. Tight end Ross Dwelley, RFA. It’s hard to see the 49ers offering anything beyond the lowest tender amount to Dwelley. He’s made some big plays over the last two seasons. But the dropoff between him and George Kittle is precipitous. The 49ers might try to find an upgrade when it comes to Kittle’s backup.
18. Tight end Jordan Reed, UFA. Reed has proven he still has moves and he’s the type of target Shanahan wants at the “F” position. But Reed, 30, doesn’t play more than 50 percent of the snaps, has a long injury history and is not an in-line tight end replacement if Kittle misses games. That is, Reed would be nice to bring back, but he’s not a top priority.
19. Defensive end Ronald Blair, UFA. Complications from his 2019 ACL surgery wiped out his 2020 season, and the 49ers’ decision on Blair will hinge on his medical report. If that’s clean, the 49ers would love to make Blair the captain of their second-team defensive line and he’d likely be a bargain considering his recent medical past. One caveat: Saleh adores Blair and could try to lure him to another NFL city.
20. Cornerback Dontae Johnson, UFA. Johnson may frustrate fans because he dates back to several regimes, but the current 49ers staff loves him. He has experience as a starter, is a stalwart on special teams and can play both outside and nickel cornerback. He won’t be a high priority by any means, but he’s a low-cost, cog-like player who could find his way back to the roster in 2021.
21. Defensive end Dion Jordan, UFA. Jordan hasn’t delivered the speed-rushing pop the 49ers were hoping for when they signed him. Still, he’s been healthy throughout the season and his three sacks rank second on the team after Hyder’s 7.5. Jordan is not a shoo-in to return, but the 49ers always are looking for depth along their defensive line.
22. Long snapper Taybor Pepper, RFA. A football fan never wants to hear the long snapper’s name unless he’s downing a punt at the 1-yard line. So bravo, Taybor Pepper.
23. Linebacker Joe Walker, UFA. Walker didn’t make the initial roster, but he was promoted from the practice squad in October and has stuck around. Walker is strong on special teams, though he appears to be behind Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw, Azeez Al-Shaair and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles when it comes to playing linebacker. Walker might fall into the category of “would like to have him back but won’t be a top priority.”
24. Defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, UFA. There’s no question Thomas has been a disappointment after being selected No. 3 overall in 2017. Now he’s dealing with a September ACL tear. Thomas could return on a much smaller deal, similar to the one Blair signed in 2019 when he was coming off his ACL injury. It may be up to Thomas. Does he want to start over in a city that doesn’t so closely associate him with his former draft status?
25. Quarterback Nick Mullens, RFA. What kind of one-year tender do the 49ers place on Mullens — first-, second- or original-round tender? Or do they allow him to become an unrestricted free agent? Even the original (the lowest) tender amount is worth more than $2 million.
26. Quarterback C.J. Beathard, UFA. If Beathard returns, it will likely be on a league-minimum deal. The 49ers tried shopping Beathard and Mullens during the 2019 offseason. They weren’t looking for much in terms of compensation and still got few nibbles.
27. Wide receiver Trent Taylor, UFA. He’s been a healthy scratch in recent weeks despite the fact the 49ers don’t have a lot of depth at receiver. With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out of action over the home stretch, Taylor ought to get an opportunity to boost his standing.
28. Running back Jerick McKinnon, UFA. McKinnon’s in a similar category as Taylor. He doesn’t look quite the same after dealing with injuries for multiple seasons. He played seven snaps of special teams in the most recent contest, none on offense.
29. Cornerback Jamar Taylor, UFA. Taylor suffered a multi-ligament knee injury late in the season and it’s likely his 2021 offseason will be wiped out because of the injury. However, he was a strong and steady performer before the injury and the 49ers could opt to have him back on a modest deal — as they did with Blair.
30. Wide receiver River Cracraft, ERFA. He hasn’t made any sort of splash on offense, but the 49ers obviously like him for his versatility and ability on special teams. He seems like someone they’d at least like to have around in training camp.
31. Cornerback Ken Webster, ERFA. Along with Tim Harris and Parnell Motley (see the discussion of future/reserve contracts below), the 49ers want to have a handful of young cornerbacks competing in the offseason. The hope is that one — or two? — will rise to the surface.
32. Safety Kai Nacua, ERFA. The 49ers added Nacua late in the season and he’s appeared on special teams. That he plays safety — a position of need for the 49ers — increases his odds of being part of the 90-man mix in the offseason.
33. Running back Austin Walter, ERFA. Walter spent the 2019 offseason with the 49ers but not the 2020 offseason. As it stands, the team has just two running backs — Mostert and JaMycal Hasty — signed through the 2021 season, so Walter could be part of the offseason running back crew. Or perhaps position coach Bobby Turner finds another batch of undrafted rookies to work with in 2021.
34. Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, UFA. In denying the 49ers discussed trading Witherspoon, general manager John Lynch said in September the 49ers remain “big fans” of the cornerback. Well, Witherspoon has started one game in 2020 and has been a healthy scratch for three games this season. It seems likely he’ll seek a fresh start with a new team.
35. Guard Tom Compton, UFA. The 49ers signed Compton, 31, last offseason as a veteran who could push youngsters like Brunskill and Colton McKivitz at right guard. Compton could come back on another low-end deal, but two recent concussions make his future murky.
36. Center Hroniss Grasu, UFA. Grasu started the Week 8 blowout loss in Seattle, then despite the fact that the 49ers had a short week to prepare for the Packers, Brunskill was the starting center in that game. Which is to say, it doesn’t appear the 49ers liked what they saw from Grasu and he’s barely been seen since.
37. Offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom, UFA. Bergstrom, 34, was a late-season addition. He’s played one snap on special teams so far but could start at right guard Sunday given injury and COVID-19 issues along the line.
38. Defensive end Ziggy Ansah, UFA. The oft-injured Ansah lasted just six quarters before suffering a season-ending injury. The 49ers’ top priority in 2021 should be to exorcise their injury curse. It’s very difficult to see Ansah coming back in 2021.
Reserve/future list
All of the players on the 49ers practice squad are technically free agents because they’re not signed for next season. However, most of them will be signed to what’s called a future/reserve contract as soon as the season ends. That essentially means these players will spend the offseason with the 49ers or any team that signs them to a future/reserve contract. The 49ers’ practice squad — and it changes by the week — looks like this:
DL Alex Barrett
CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun
DL Josiah Coatney
NT Darrion Daniels
S Chris Edwards
LB Jonas Griffith
DL Dashon Hall
CB Tim Harris
TE Daniel Helm
FB Josh Hokit
QB Josh Johnson
CB Parnell Motley
OL Aaron Neary
WR Shawn Poindexter
C Dakoda Shepley
WR Kevin White
OL Isaiah Williams
WR Jauan Jennings (IR)
DB Jared Mayden (IR)
Richard Sherman surely was exaggerating last week when he said the 49ers will have 40 free agents to deal with in the offseason.
Right?
As it turns out, the veteran cornerback was a bit light on his estimate. The team technically has more than 40 players who aren’t signed for the 2021 season, although the bulk of that list likely will be back on minimum-cost salaries.
Who will be a 49er next season, who is heading elsewhere and who might have to hang up their cleats? The following is the full list, ranked in order of how the team likely will prioritize the group:
1. Tackle Trent Williams, unrestricted free agent. The veteran left tackle said two notable things last week when asked about free agency: One, he feels like the 49ers are the perfect fit for him. Two, money is not his top criterion. We’ll have to wait and see about No. 2, of course, but it seems as if the 49ers’ and Williams’ plans are aligned. If the 49ers can’t re-sign Williams, they have some in-house options at the tackle spot: Mike McGlinchey, Daniel Brunskill, Justin Skule, Shon Coleman and Colton McKivitz. They also could use their top pick in the draft on a tackle.
2. Cornerback Richard Sherman, UFA. One way or another, the 49ers need a veteran cornerback to anchor the position. Sherman certainly could follow defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to another NFL city. The cornerback has been singing Saleh’s praises for three seasons, after all. But at this stage of his career, does Sherman want to join a rebuilding project or does he want another championship? That’s what the 49ers will ask him.
3. Cornerback Jason Verrett, UFA. Maybe Sherman and Verrett should be viewed as 2A and 2B. If they can’t re-sign one, they will go for the other. Verrett played only four snaps in 2019, which in hindsight seems like a blessing. He hasn’t gone through the same post-long-term injury struggles other players have. In fact, he looks as spry as he did before his injury saga began. What is the market for a one-time Pro Bowl player who is back to peak form but has an injury history as lengthy as Verrett’s? We will find out.
4. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk, UFA. Here’s where Saleh’s possible departure gets interesting. The 49ers obviously value Juszczyk, the highest-paid fullback in the NFL. He epitomizes Kyle Shanahan’s offense and he’s been excellent — especially in the deep red zone — in the last two games. But what happens if Saleh gets a head-coaching gig and takes run-game specialist Mike McDaniel with him? Juszczyk has gushed over McDaniel since arriving in 2017. Juszczyk attended Harvard; McDaniel went to Yale. They are kindred spirits. The combination of McDaniel + Saleh + cap space could be tempting for the fullback. Notable: Juszczyk lives on Long Island in the offseason.
5. Nickel cornerback K’Waun Williams, UFA. Shanahan loves Williams. Saleh loves Williams. Williams’ teammates love Williams. The only thing that knocks him down on the priority list is that he’s not an every-down player and had an injury-filled 2020 season. That ought to tamp down his price tag, too.
6. Nose tackle D.J. Jones, UFA. Jones wanted to prove himself this season as a nose tackle who also could line up and be a penetrator at the three-technique position. Injuries have subverted that plan and his free-agent value likely will suffer. This also could be a position that hinges on who the defensive coordinator is.
7. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley, restricted free agent. Moseley should get the most attention among the restricted free agents. He can be a starter (as long as there’s a strong cornerback opposite him) and he can also play nickel cornerback. Do the 49ers place a second-round tender on him?
8. Kicker Robbie Gould, team option. The 49ers have a decision to make on Gould just before the end of the season, one that will shed some light on the team’s 2021 mindset. If they pick up an option in his contract by Jan. 2, they will be guaranteeing $2.25 million of his $4.5 million salary for next season. If they don’t pick it up, they are essentially saying they will go with a cheaper kicker in 2021. Gould has been clutch, so if the 49ers believe they’re still contenders, they’ll pick up the option.
9. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, UFA. The combination of Bourne’s age, 26 next season, and the team’s lack of depth at the position ought to make him a high priority. Bourne can line up at any receiver spot, especially the slot position, where the cupboard has been especially bare for the 49ers in recent reasons. He may not have the speed to be a starting receiver. If other teams reach that same conclusion, Bourne ought to be easier to re-sign.
10. Running back Jeff Wilson, RFA. Wilson is currently No. 2 on the depth chart and there’s no question the 49ers want him back. It’s easy to see him in the tenderize-the-defense role Tevin Coleman had in 2019. But will the 49ers offer him the lowest-round tender or a second-round tender? The Seahawks always seem to be lurking and they might like a hard-nosed runner like Wilson.
11. Offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill, exclusive rights free agent.Brunskill is a high priority to re-sign, but because he’s an ERFA — it means he can only negotiate with the 49ers — the 49ers don’t have to sweat it out with him and the other ERFAs. Brunskill’s versatility brings great value. He could be a future starter at center, guard or tackle.
12. Center Ben Garland, UFA. Maybe Garland is too low on this list. Center has to be a huge offseason priority for the team. Garland has the mobility that Shanahan covets at the position. However, he’ll turn 33 in April and is coming off a Week 6 calf injury that has wiped out the remainder of his season. Will Shanahan try to find a more established center in free agency?
13. Defensive end Kerry Hyder, UFA. This ranking is not designed to insult Hyder — he’s had a fantastic season. But the 49ers’ big need on the defensive line is a speed edge rusher. That’s where they will spend their offseason capital. Hyder, 29, is a blue-collar defensive end. He deserves to be paid handsomely, but perhaps the 49ers won’t be the team that does it.
14. Defensive end Jordan Willis, UFA. Willis is someone defensive line coach Kris Kocurek liked in the run-up to the 2017 draft, which is why the 49ers traded for him in late October. That Willis has delivered 2.5 sacks — he ranks third on the team — since then suggests he’s worth further developing in the offseason.
15. Safety Marcell Harris, RFA. The 49ers no doubt will try to bring Harris back on the lowest tender amount. The question is whether he goes through the 2021 offseason as a safety or a linebacker.
16. Strong safety Jaquiski Tartt, UFA. The 49ers probably would like to get younger and healthier at this spot. Tartt, 28, will have missed 28 possible starts in the last four years when this season ends. One reason he could be back: Neither of the team’s youngsters at safety, Harris and Tarvarius Moore, has proven to be reliable in the role.
17. Tight end Ross Dwelley, RFA. It’s hard to see the 49ers offering anything beyond the lowest tender amount to Dwelley. He’s made some big plays over the last two seasons. But the dropoff between him and George Kittle is precipitous. The 49ers might try to find an upgrade when it comes to Kittle’s backup.
18. Tight end Jordan Reed, UFA. Reed has proven he still has moves and he’s the type of target Shanahan wants at the “F” position. But Reed, 30, doesn’t play more than 50 percent of the snaps, has a long injury history and is not an in-line tight end replacement if Kittle misses games. That is, Reed would be nice to bring back, but he’s not a top priority.
19. Defensive end Ronald Blair, UFA. Complications from his 2019 ACL surgery wiped out his 2020 season, and the 49ers’ decision on Blair will hinge on his medical report. If that’s clean, the 49ers would love to make Blair the captain of their second-team defensive line and he’d likely be a bargain considering his recent medical past. One caveat: Saleh adores Blair and could try to lure him to another NFL city.
20. Cornerback Dontae Johnson, UFA. Johnson may frustrate fans because he dates back to several regimes, but the current 49ers staff loves him. He has experience as a starter, is a stalwart on special teams and can play both outside and nickel cornerback. He won’t be a high priority by any means, but he’s a low-cost, cog-like player who could find his way back to the roster in 2021.
21. Defensive end Dion Jordan, UFA. Jordan hasn’t delivered the speed-rushing pop the 49ers were hoping for when they signed him. Still, he’s been healthy throughout the season and his three sacks rank second on the team after Hyder’s 7.5. Jordan is not a shoo-in to return, but the 49ers always are looking for depth along their defensive line.
22. Long snapper Taybor Pepper, RFA. A football fan never wants to hear the long snapper’s name unless he’s downing a punt at the 1-yard line. So bravo, Taybor Pepper.
23. Linebacker Joe Walker, UFA. Walker didn’t make the initial roster, but he was promoted from the practice squad in October and has stuck around. Walker is strong on special teams, though he appears to be behind Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw, Azeez Al-Shaair and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles when it comes to playing linebacker. Walker might fall into the category of “would like to have him back but won’t be a top priority.”
24. Defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, UFA. There’s no question Thomas has been a disappointment after being selected No. 3 overall in 2017. Now he’s dealing with a September ACL tear. Thomas could return on a much smaller deal, similar to the one Blair signed in 2019 when he was coming off his ACL injury. It may be up to Thomas. Does he want to start over in a city that doesn’t so closely associate him with his former draft status?
25. Quarterback Nick Mullens, RFA. What kind of one-year tender do the 49ers place on Mullens — first-, second- or original-round tender? Or do they allow him to become an unrestricted free agent? Even the original (the lowest) tender amount is worth more than $2 million.
26. Quarterback C.J. Beathard, UFA. If Beathard returns, it will likely be on a league-minimum deal. The 49ers tried shopping Beathard and Mullens during the 2019 offseason. They weren’t looking for much in terms of compensation and still got few nibbles.
27. Wide receiver Trent Taylor, UFA. He’s been a healthy scratch in recent weeks despite the fact the 49ers don’t have a lot of depth at receiver. With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out of action over the home stretch, Taylor ought to get an opportunity to boost his standing.
28. Running back Jerick McKinnon, UFA. McKinnon’s in a similar category as Taylor. He doesn’t look quite the same after dealing with injuries for multiple seasons. He played seven snaps of special teams in the most recent contest, none on offense.
29. Cornerback Jamar Taylor, UFA. Taylor suffered a multi-ligament knee injury late in the season and it’s likely his 2021 offseason will be wiped out because of the injury. However, he was a strong and steady performer before the injury and the 49ers could opt to have him back on a modest deal — as they did with Blair.
30. Wide receiver River Cracraft, ERFA. He hasn’t made any sort of splash on offense, but the 49ers obviously like him for his versatility and ability on special teams. He seems like someone they’d at least like to have around in training camp.
31. Cornerback Ken Webster, ERFA. Along with Tim Harris and Parnell Motley (see the discussion of future/reserve contracts below), the 49ers want to have a handful of young cornerbacks competing in the offseason. The hope is that one — or two? — will rise to the surface.
32. Safety Kai Nacua, ERFA. The 49ers added Nacua late in the season and he’s appeared on special teams. That he plays safety — a position of need for the 49ers — increases his odds of being part of the 90-man mix in the offseason.
33. Running back Austin Walter, ERFA. Walter spent the 2019 offseason with the 49ers but not the 2020 offseason. As it stands, the team has just two running backs — Mostert and JaMycal Hasty — signed through the 2021 season, so Walter could be part of the offseason running back crew. Or perhaps position coach Bobby Turner finds another batch of undrafted rookies to work with in 2021.
34. Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, UFA. In denying the 49ers discussed trading Witherspoon, general manager John Lynch said in September the 49ers remain “big fans” of the cornerback. Well, Witherspoon has started one game in 2020 and has been a healthy scratch for three games this season. It seems likely he’ll seek a fresh start with a new team.
35. Guard Tom Compton, UFA. The 49ers signed Compton, 31, last offseason as a veteran who could push youngsters like Brunskill and Colton McKivitz at right guard. Compton could come back on another low-end deal, but two recent concussions make his future murky.
36. Center Hroniss Grasu, UFA. Grasu started the Week 8 blowout loss in Seattle, then despite the fact that the 49ers had a short week to prepare for the Packers, Brunskill was the starting center in that game. Which is to say, it doesn’t appear the 49ers liked what they saw from Grasu and he’s barely been seen since.
37. Offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom, UFA. Bergstrom, 34, was a late-season addition. He’s played one snap on special teams so far but could start at right guard Sunday given injury and COVID-19 issues along the line.
38. Defensive end Ziggy Ansah, UFA. The oft-injured Ansah lasted just six quarters before suffering a season-ending injury. The 49ers’ top priority in 2021 should be to exorcise their injury curse. It’s very difficult to see Ansah coming back in 2021.
Reserve/future list
All of the players on the 49ers practice squad are technically free agents because they’re not signed for next season. However, most of them will be signed to what’s called a future/reserve contract as soon as the season ends. That essentially means these players will spend the offseason with the 49ers or any team that signs them to a future/reserve contract. The 49ers’ practice squad — and it changes by the week — looks like this:
DL Alex Barrett
CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun
DL Josiah Coatney
NT Darrion Daniels
S Chris Edwards
LB Jonas Griffith
DL Dashon Hall
CB Tim Harris
TE Daniel Helm
FB Josh Hokit
QB Josh Johnson
CB Parnell Motley
OL Aaron Neary
WR Shawn Poindexter
C Dakoda Shepley
WR Kevin White
OL Isaiah Williams
WR Jauan Jennings (IR)
DB Jared Mayden (IR)
Bryan Danielson
Jmare007 x Bryan Danielson x JLova = King Ghidorah
Dat916nigga
Superstar
Y’all ain’t gonna like this one
Y’all ain’t gonna like this one
It’s expected, they have no realistic replacement
yseJ
Empire strikes back
Y’all ain’t gonna like this one
Kyle considers a tackle who can runblock outside zone a high priority, I knew he wasnt going anywhere...
1ncognegro
All Star
Bro just need to get his weight up and work on his technique
Fade Runner 2049
Veteran
Still be in need of a franchise QB in 2021 brehs
feelosofer
#ninergang
Kyle considers a tackle who can runblock outside zone a high priority, I knew he wasnt going anywhere...
We still need to draft some guys and have him put back the weight he lost and kick him inside. Also he needs hit the weightroom
Bryan Danielson
Jmare007 x Bryan Danielson x JLova = King Ghidorah
Jmare007
pico pal q lee
He cant play inside, if he gets b!tched outside at tackle he’ll get killed inside
feelosofer
#ninergang
I think he can but he needs to be back at 315, not 290. We was a great run blocker he can be that again, he needs to really work on his feet. He has 2 left feet and get at least his strength up.
