On the shut of the common season, the 49ers all however stated goodbye to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, sort out Mike McGlinchey, defensive again Jimmie Ward and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.
All have reportedlyagreed to phrases with different groups throughout the negotiating interval and may formally signal contracts Wednesday at first of the brand new league yr — Garoppolo with the Las Vegas Raiders, McGlinchey with the Denver Broncos whereas Ward joins former defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans in Houston and Al-Shaair heads to Tennessee.
These losses have been factored in by coach Kyle Shanahan and basic supervisor John Lynch to the price of doing enterprise below the wage cap.
Two extra gamers — cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (Detroit) and defensive sort out Hassan Ridgeway (Houston) will even depart, with Moseley being a gentle shock coming off an ACL tear in Week 5.
An essential piece of the offensive line was introduced again in heart Jake Brendel, whereas others scheduled at no cost company who re-upped have been defensive lineman Kevin Givens, sort out/guard Colton McKivitz, free security Tashaun Gipson and long-snapper Taybor Pepper.
Right here’s how the 49ers roster shapes up with free company hitting a second wave and the draft arising April 27-29:
QUARTERBACK (3) – Trey Lance, Sam Darnold, Brock Purdy
The 49ers will want a camp arm or two with Purdy sidelined till late August/early September. Plenty of drama right here. The 49ers would like to justify their 2021 collection of Lance and have him seize the second. Darnold is in one of the best scenario he’s ever had and Purdy constructed up appreciable fairness with what he did in 2022.
Pending free brokers: Josh Johnson
Potential targets: Nick Mullens (Minnesota), Tim Boyle (Chicago)
RUNNING BACK (5) – Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Juszczyk (FB), Elijah Mitchell, Jordan Mason, Ty Davis-Value
That’s a good secure of backs however attrition on the place is a yearly concern. The 49ers are superb right here, well being allowing.
Potential targets: Marlon Mack (Denver), Matt Breida (N.Y. Giants).
WIDE RECEIVER (8) – Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Ray-Ray McCloud, Danny Grey, Tay Martin, Dazz Newsome, Tyron Johnson.
Not a lot to see right here when it comes to change. The hope is Grey can harness his velocity, contribute and be the no-doubt-about-it fifth receiver to go together with Samuel, Aiyuk, Jennings and McCloud.
Potential targets: Demarcus Robinson (Baltimore), N’Keal Harry (Chicago)
TIGHT END (2) – George Kittle, Charlie Woerner
Kittle performs with such abandon that depth his massively essential as a result of it takes rather a lot to get him by way of a full season. Woerner didn’t catch a cross however was in for 85 p.c of all particular groups snaps.
Pending free brokers: Ross Dwelley, Tyler Kroft, Jordan Mathews
Potential targets: Dalton Schultz (Dallas), Austin Hooper (Tennessee).
OFFENSIVE LINE (9) – LT Trent Williams, LG Aaron Banks, C Jake Brendel, RG Spencer Burford, RT Colton McKivitz, T Jaylon Moore, T Leroy Watson, G Jason Poe, T Alfredo Gutierrez.
Barring a shock, McKivitz will slide in for McGlinchey at proper sort out and younger linemen will arrive by way of the draft. Dropping Daniel Brunskill to Tennessee, given his versatility and skill to play anyplace on the offensive line, was a physique blow.
Potential targets: T Greg Little (Miami), G Isaac Seumalo (Philadelphia).
DEFENSIVE LINE (8) – DE Nick Bosa, DT Javon Hargrave, DT Arik Armstead, DE Drake Jackson, T Kevin Givens, T Javon Kinlaw, T Kalia Davis, E Alex Barrett.
The large-ticket merchandise arrived with Hargrave however there’s rather a lot to kind out right here. Don’t rule out the return of a pending free agent or three. Bosa, Hargrave and Armstead will lead the unit. Those that can play each finish and sort out are most popular. Samson Ebukam reportedly has agreed to a three-year take care of Indianapolis and Charles Omenihu is anticipated to signal with the Chiefs.
Pending free brokers: DE-DT Kerry Hyder Jr., DE Jordan Willis, DT T.Y. McGill, DT Maurice Hurst
Potential targets: DE Bud Dupree (Tennessee), DE-DT Clelin Ferrell (Las Vegas), DE Yannick Ngakoue (Indianapolis)
LINEBACKERS (6) – OLB Dre Greenlaw, MLB, Fred Warner, OLB Oren Burks, MLB Demetrius Flanigan-Fowles, OLB Marcelino McCreary Ball, OLB Curtis Robinson.
With Warner and Greenlaw seizing a lot of the snaps, not a lot is required right here aside from particular groups and younger tasks who can run and hit. The draft may usher in two or three candidates.
Potential targets: Nicholas Morrow (Chicago), Cory Littleton (Carolina)
DEFENSIVE BACKS (11) – CB Charvarius Ward, FS Tashaun Gipson, SS Talanoa Hufanga, CB Deommodore Lenoir, CB Samuel Womack, CB Ambry Thomas, S George Odum, CB Tre Swilling, S Tayler Hawkins, CB A.J. Parker, CB Qwantrezz Knight.
The 49ers seem to have settled on Lenoir because the starter reverse Ward. Gipson and Hufanga blended shortly final season and are collectively for one more season. The seek for a nickel again will give attention to Womack at first.
Pending free brokers: S Tarvarius Moore, CB Dontae Johnson, CB Jason Verrett
Potential targets: CB Rock Ya-Sin (Las Vegas), S Juston Burris (Carolina)
SPECIALISTS (2) – P Mitch Wishnowsky, LS Taybor Pepper
Robbie Gould has declared he’s not returning, so the 49ers could have a brand new common place kicker for the primary time since 2016 by way of both free company or the draft.
Pending free brokers: Robbie Gould
Potential targets: Eddy Piñeiro (Carolina), Mason Crosby (Inexperienced Bay)