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49ers Bolster Roster, Eye Draft for Depth

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The San Francisco Forty Niners have made a splash in the NFLs legal tampering window, signing key players like Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and Vederian Lowe. The team also retained Dre Greenlaw, Nate Hobbs, and Jake Tonges. Looking ahead, the offense may see changes with potential departures of Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings, and George Kittles Achilles injury. Brock Purdy remains the starter, backed by Mac Jones, with a revamped receiver group led by Ricky Pearsall. Christian McCaffrey anchors the run game, and the line hopes for Trent Williams return. The Forty Niners plan to add depth through draft picks at receiver, running back, and tight end, and address pass protection issues.

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49ers Bolster Roster, Eye Draft for Depth

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!49ers Bolster Roster, Eye Draft for Depth. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

Here's more NFL news for March 18th. Nine days into the NFL's legal tampering window, the San Francisco 49ers have aggressively bolstered their roster on both sides of the ball. They signed wide receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, plus offensive lineman Badarian Low and Brett Toth. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw returned, Quanterback Nate Hobbs joined the secondary for versatility, and the team kept tight in Jake Tons, Linebacker Luke, Gifford and Long Snapper Eddie Peniero. Looking toward 2026, the offense could look much different without wide receivers, Brandon Ayyuk and Jawan Jennings, while tight end. George Kittle faces a tough recovery from his Achilles injury that might sideline him early. Brought party remains the starter with Mac Jones as a solid backup, leading a revamped receiver group including Ricky Peersol that promises mismatches. For Kyle Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey anchors the run game despite heavy usage concerns, and the line hopes Trent Williams returns to stabilize things.

Meanwhile, Tanji steps up a tight end, but the 49ers planned draft picks to add depth at receiver, running back and tight end while addressing. Past protection issues. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor, some Chase Peace. I put my head in it, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.

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