According to ESPN, 49ers OT Justin Smiley may not be in San Francisco's long-term plans.
With still more than $11 million in salary-cap cash after signing centerpiece RB Frank Gore to a four-year contract extension, the odds are against the Niners using a chunk of that money to re-up with OT Justin Smiley, as had been rumored late in the '06 season. We now hear the consensus seems to be that the undersized Smiley, whose contract runs out at the end of the '07 season, does not fit in the Niners' long-term plans.
Smiley has been looking for a contract much larger than the team feels he deserves. Smiley was one of the more consistent and improved offensive lineman at training camp last year.
Details emerge on 49ers long snapper Jon Weeks' contract extension
By David Bonilla
Mar 5
Details have emerged on the San Francisco 49ers contract extension for long snapper Jon Weeks.
General manager John Lynch first revealed the signing last week during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The team officially announced the move earlier this week.
According...
Schefter: 49ers not expected to trade Trent Williams
By David Bonilla
20 hrs
The ongoing offseason situation between the San Francisco 49ers and star left tackle Trent Williams continues to draw speculation.
Recent reports have suggested the possibility of a trade — or even a release — if the two sides cannot reach agreement on a new...
49ers expected to target Super Bowl-winning cornerback in free agency
By David Bonilla
Mar 2
Speculation surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' secondary intensified at the NFL Scouting Combine after Dan Graziano and Ben Solak of ESPN reported that the team could explore a trade involving starting cornerback Renardo Green.
Graziano estimated there is an 80% chance the...
The San Francisco 49ers got deeper on the offensive line on Tuesday with the reported addition of former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Brett Toth, who is a fascinating individual on and off the field.
Toth, 29, brings versatility to the 49ers, as well as a military background...