The 49ers have remained relatively active this offseason, retaining a number of their free agents while also adding external talent to improve the remainder of their roster.
Recently, the 49ers brought back tight end Ross Dwelley, while also announcing the signing of defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles last year.
What should 49ers fans make of both signings?
Dwelley, 27, had a diminished role in the offense last season, catching four passes for 51 yards while playing in just 18% of the offensive snaps as opposed to second-year tight end Charlie Woerner's 23% snap count.
For now, it appears the 49ers don't have high aspirations for Dwelley, primarily viewing him as a backup to George Kittle, although his value has decreased on this team due to his inability to block, unlike Woerner.
The 49ers have been looking towards addressing the tight end position in the draft, meaning Dwelley's spot on the 53-man roster could be in jeopardy, as he may be the odd man out.
Regardless, the veteran tight end provides another body to compete at the position in training camp.
Ridgeway, 27, was a former fourth-round selection by the Indianapolis Colts, who possesses pass-rushing potential as a 6'3, 305-pound defensive tackle with above-average athleticism.
The former Eagle recorded two sacks last season, while playing 33% of the defensive snaps and in every game last season, which hasn't been the norm for the Texas product throughout his career.
If Ridgeway can maintain his health with the 49ers in 2021, this could be a high reward signing at a low cost(Ridgeway's cap hit for 2021 is just $1.8 million).
No Huddle Podcast: Breaking Down the 49ers' Shutout Victory with Jason Aponte
By Site Staff
Nov 29
(Episode 192) - Al Sacco, Brian Renick and Zain Naqvi are joined by 49ers Webzone alum, Jason Aponte of Niners Nation. The guys discuss how elite the defense has been, how it was built from the ground up, Jimmy Garoppolo's identity, the impact of the Elijah Mitchell injury. Plus, reaction to Raheem Mostert's shot at Jimmy G and more!
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49ers' Nick Bosa on 4th-down sack vs. Saints: "I think it was just a good jump"
By David Bonilla
Nov 27
New Orleans Saints fans were fuming after the game. Many felt that San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa was early off the line of scrimmage on the fourth-down play that led to sack number 11.5 for the defender this season. Even Bosa wasn't sure the play would stand.
"It was great. I didn't think it counted, but once I realized it did, I was pretty happy," Bosa told reporters after the 49ers' 13-0 win at Levi's Stadium.
A reporter asked Bosa why he felt it might not have counted.
"I thought I jumped, but I looked at it," Bosa shared. "I think it was just a good jump."
That, of course, led to some laughs from the 49ers media. The talented defensive end went on to discuss the play further.
"I think the tackle got off at
The San Francisco 49ers defense came into Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints having shut out three consecutive teams in the third and fourth quarters of their last three wins. On Sunday they took it to another level, shutting out the Saints for all four quarters in a 13-0 win that gave the 49ers their fourth victory in a row.
The performance came at the right time for the 49ers offense, which faced a tough task against a stout Saints defense and wasn't running on all cylinders the way they were in their previous win, a dominant 38-10 showing over the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico last Monday. But 13 points was more than enough on this day for the 49ers defense, who held the Saints to 260 yards of total offense and just 63 yards on the ground in front of a home crowd
49ers Notebook: Shanahan happy with backup RBs in Mitchell's absence; 49ers overcome unusual week; Saints' impressive streak snapped
By Kirk Larrabee
Nov 27
It was a strange week for the San Francisco 49ers, who had to work through an unusual schedule that saw them arrive home from their Monday night game in Mexico City in the early morning hours on Tuesday, followed by Thanksgiving on Thursday. Still, they managed to work through it and prepare themselves to play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, and in the end they came out on top with a 13-0 win.
How did the 49ers work through that schedule? We'll look at that in this version of 49ers Notebook, along with some postgame thoughts from head coach Kyle Shanahan on the running back situation, a look at an impressive streak the 49ers snapped on Sunday, and much more. Let's get it started...
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