49ers' Free Agency Moves, Draft Needs: Edge Rusher & Safety

0:00It's April 5th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, Football News, Power by AI. The San Francisco 49ers jumped into free agency way more aggressively this year, snagging big name vets like wide receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk to bolster their passing game. They also traded for defensive tackle Osa Odihizua, reunited with linebacker Dre Greenlaw, and added offensive linemen Brett Toff, Viderian Lo. And Robert Jones for depth. That said, they skipped over some glaring holes, especially after losing wide-out brand and eye-yook to a messy split in rehab woes, Juan Jennings too. Another team, and dealing with Ricky Peersaw's shaky health. Those Evans and Kirk signings patched that up short term, while the defensive line and linebackers now feel solid. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the impact, noting how the Niners punted on safety after Jason Pinnick bolted to the Giants, leaving a young trio. Of Malik Mustafa, G.I. Air Brown, and Marques Seagley, without much vets stability, Ed rusher

1:05blew up as a knee too, with Bryce Huff retiring at just 27, forcing Mikel Williams inside and leaving Nick Bosa without a reel. Partner, especially post-ACL recoveries. Looking ahead to the draft, the Niners hold the 27th pick in one other in the top 100, but no third rounder after that trade, mock drafts push offensive tackle amid Trent Williams contract drama, but free agency moves suggest they're eyeing a high impact edge guy or safety. Early instead, bottom line, John Lynch might stick to best player available and surprise everyone, but stacking pass rush and secondary with those top picks feels. Like the smart play, to keep the Niners contending.