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The San Francisco 49ers will have to make some tough decisions by Saturday's roster-cutdown deadline. One area where decisions could be particularly difficult is the defensive line, where the 49ers seem to have an abundance of wealth.
Among the players who have impressed during the preseason is defensive end Damontre Moore, who has been the 49ers' top-graded defensive player in each of the last two games, according to Pro Football Focus.
This offseason has been Moore's second shot at the NFL, and he is making the most of the opportunity, according to 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Moore, a former third-round pick by the New York Giants in 2013, has also played for the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, and Oakland Raiders. The Raiders released him on December 24, 2018.
Moore caught on with the San Diego Fleet of the now-defunct Alliance of American Football league for the startup's abbreviated inaugural season. The 49ers signed him on April 5, 2019.
Moore was later released and then brought back. Saleh explained that the move simply came down to numbers, which were reduced at the time due to injuries.
"We had to steal from somebody, which ended up being the defensive line," Saleh told reporters on Monday. "In the process of him getting cut, and he had a baby, I'm sure he was still staying in shape, and we brought him back. Since he's come back, he has not wasted this opportunity. He's been going for it, and you love to see it out of a guy, too."
If Moore doesn't end up making the 49ers' 53-man roster, he is putting on a solid audition for the 31 other NFL teams. He has 13 total pressures during the preseason, per PFF, and was credited with two sacks on Saturday night, per NFL.com.
Saleh believes he knows at least one reason Moore is so motivated to prove himself.
"He's been playing his butt off," Saleh said. "Like I said, he's a new dad, so it's amazing how the mind triggers when you've got a new 'why' in life. It's the ultimate goal for every human, I think, is to always know what your 'why' is and why you're doing things.
"He's relentless, he's been practicing with a relentless nature, and I'm excited for him getting this second shot at the NFL. He's making the most of it, and he's got another big week ahead of him."
Just when you thought the San Francisco 49ers and Tom Brady storylines had concluded, the future Hall of Fame quarterback drops another tidbit that sparks discussion. During an episode of "DeepCut with VicBlends," the host asked Brady what he would do if the NFL came calling once again.
VicBlends inquired if Brady would consider returning to the football field if a playoff-bound team like the 49ers needed him.
"I'm not opposed to it," Brady said, per Jordan Mendoza of USA Today. "I don't know if they're gonna let me if I become an owner an NFL team. I don't know, I'm always gonna be in good shape, always be able to
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of wide receiver Trent Taylor to a one-year deal, reuniting with the team's former fifth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech.
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report that the 49ers were discussing a potential reunion with Taylor. The receiver was part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's first draft class in 2017 and spent his first four NFL seasons with the team.
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The San Francisco 49ers are hosting several draft prospects this week as the deadline for pre-draft visits draws near. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the team will host former Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley on Wednesday.
Corley is expected to be a Day 2 pick. San Francisco owns two selections on Day 2—the No. 63 overall pick in the second round and the No. 94 overall pick in the third round. Currently, the receiver is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks.
Western Kentucky @WKUFootball receiver Malachi Worley
Ian Rapoport didn't offer much of an update on the ongoing contract negotiations between the San Francisco 49ers and their standout wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk. However, the NFL insider emphasized one thing: The team is not entertaining trade discussions at this juncture.
Reacting to Aiyuk's decision to unfollow the 49ers on Instagram, Rapoport couldn't help but chuckle at the latest development. This practice has become commonplace among players who are unhappy with their contract situations. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel similarly took this action in 2022 before requesting to be traded just before the draft.
Things have yet to escalate that far with Aiyuk, but Rapoport sees his
