49ers' Free Agency Priorities: WR & OL Depth, Edge Rushers

0:00On this March 6, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers head into free agency with clear priorities on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they need wide receiver depth after Brandon IU is done with the team and Jawan Jennings might leave. They also require a starting left guard to shore up the line. Defensively, the focus is strengthening the trenches with edge rushers and interior linemen to build a tougher front. At wide receiver, options like Romeo Dows stand out as a scheme fit with his youth and reasonable salary cap hit. Rashid Shaheed could be a steal from a contender, while a reunion with Debo Samuel remains a wild card. Veterans like Mike Evans bring playoff experience but raise questions about regular season durability. For left guard, David Edwards offers a big upgrade and young talent like Zion Johnson has untapped potential. Alicia Vera Tucker intrigues despite injury concerns and pairing Joe Baitonio with Trent Williams would add proven accolades even if it means an antifirm. Older line.

1:06On the edge, Trey Hendrickson looks available after contract talks stalled with the Bengals and the 49ers showed interest before. Jalen Phillips and Otife O.A. were trade targets who could land in free agency while Khalil Matt keeps producing at a high level. Interior defensive line targets include Versatile John Franklin Myers and Kalei Campbell who could stick around the NFC West. David Onyamada has ties to a former coach, rounding out solid options to deepen the rotation without perfect scheme matches. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Link in the description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. Built for comfort and calm. at S-o-I-I-h-l