49ers Target Value Deals for Left Guard, RB, Edge Rusher, Safety

0:00Here's more NFL news for March 21st. The San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their roster this offseason, but with free agency winding down, they're hunting for smart, low cost. Additions. Teams at this stage focus on value deals to fill gaps at left guard, running back edge rusher and safety without breaking the bank. One top target is veteran guard Joel Baitonio, whose mulling retirement but could be the ideal fix for their open left guard spot. He's a proven starter with perfect scheme fit, and no other team needs him more if he decides to keep playing. Meanwhile, for running back depth behind Jordan Mason, Najee Harris stands out as a bargain. The former first round pick is recovering from an Achilles injury, making him available cheap despite his history of heavy workloads over four, straight seasons. Add rusher Joey Bosa remains a dream addition for his elite past, but pricing talks are stalled. The 49ers see him in a rotational role as he ages, while he holds out for top dollar,

1:02though his market might soften soon. At safety, Kyle Dugger could step in as a starter, pushing GI your brown back to his strong nickel roll. He's coming off a starting gig with Pittsburgh, and fits as a low risk option if the price is right for positions still in flux. These moves could round out a contender without much cap strain.