As Caplan states, K'Waun Williams is dealing with a calf strain. He exited Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter and did not return.
The Cleveland Browns made Skrine (5-9, 185) a fifth-round selection out of Chattanooga in 2011. He has registered 66 tackles, three passes defensed, and a forced fumble through 12 games with the Chicago Bears last season. The Bears released the cornerback on March 17.
Skrine, 32, has recorded 573 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 87 passes defensed, nine interceptions, and six forced fumbles through his 10 NFL seasons.
Vikings expected to sign 49ers DT Javon Hargrave after release
By David Bonilla
Mar 11
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave soon, making him a free agent. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Minnesota Vikings are poised to sign Hargrave once he becomes available.
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49ers sign Mac Jones for Brock Purdy talks after "ruthless" lesson from Trent Williams
By Chris Wilson
Mar 13
The San Franicsco 49ers' free agent pickup of Mac Jones is about more than simply quarterback depth. The Niners know they need to gain leverage for Brock Purdy's contract negotiations, in part due to the pain they endured at the hands of their "ruthless" tackle Trent...
Dolphins expected to compete with 49ers for Joey Bosa
By David Bonilla
Mar 9
A strong interest in Joey Bosa was expected once the Los Angeles Chargers released the high-profile pass rusher last week. According to Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard, the San Francisco 49ers are among the teams interested in acquiring Bosa and have already engaged...
CBS Sports mock draft: 49ers select 'unfinished product' in Mykel Williams
By David Bonilla
Mar 6
Josh Edwards released his latest mock draft for CBS Sports, predicting five defensive linemen will come off the board within the first 11 picks. He has Penn State's Abdul Carter landing with the Cleveland Browns at No. 2, Michigan's Mason Graham going to the Jacksonville...