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49ers Eye Linebacker, Cornerback Upgrades in Free Agency

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The San Francisco Forty Niners aim to bolster their linebacker and cornerback units this offseason, with strong interest in Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown as potential free agent targets. The team faces linebacker changes due to free agency and injuries, and needs an upgrade at cornerback. Elliss excels in run defense, coverage, and blitzing, while Brown boasts impressive stats and a top-fifteen coverage grade. The Jaguars hope to retain Brown, but the Forty Niners are prepared to pursue him if not.

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49ers Eye Linebacker, Cornerback Upgrades in Free Agency

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Here's more NFL news for March 8th. The San Francisco 49ers are looking to strengthen their linebacker and cornerback groups this offseason. Reports indicate strong interest in Atlanta Falcon's linebacker, Caden Ellis and Jacksonville Jaguars' cornerback Montereyck Brown as potential free agent, Targets. The team faces several changes at linebacker with four players set to hit free agency, including Luke Gifford, Eric Hendrix, Curtis Robinson, and Garrett Wallow. Fred Warner is also recovering from a major injury, while Tatum Vathoon has dealt with ongoing health problems in his first two NFL seasons. At cornerback, San Francisco needs an upgrade on the boundary opposite Renardo Greene after Diamador-Linois face challenges last year. These moves could help shore up a defense that's seen some vulnerabilities. Caden Ellis has emerged as a reliable starter, excelling in run defense, coverage, and blitzing duties. Montereyck Brown broke out last season with impressive stats, allowing just a 55.9% completion

rate when targeted and earning a top 15 coverage grade from pro football focus. According to league sources, the Jaguars hope to retain Brown, but the 49ers are poised to pursue him if not. Ellis has drawn attention from teams like Cleveland too. While a cornerback edition seems most probable, a linebacker signing remains possible as free agency nears. This episode is supported by our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, May for listening and bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.

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