Chris Cook. Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn of USA TODAY Sports.
Free Agency: Day Two Recap
Mar 12, 2014 at 11:53 PM
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Yes, those are crickets that you hear as you try to listen to news about all of the San Francisco 49ers moves during the second day of free agency. As other teams like the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots made headlines with big signings, the 49ers continued their calm and quiet approach to free agency. After all, no one is going to win the Super Bowl in March.
The big news of the day was the release of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis, who immediately became the best free agent of 2014. Rated as the top cornerback of 2013 according to Pro Football Focus, Revis wasted no time in finding a new home for the upcoming season. Some 49ers fans were victims of wishful thinking because San Francisco was never going to get into the picture as a suitor for Revis. His price was just too high. Instead, Revis went to New England on a 1-year, $12 million contract. The Patriots lose their best defensive player in cornerback Aqib Talib to the Denver Broncos and somehow still manage to improve at the position.
Back to the 49ers, there were not too many whispers of what was going on with them. The team is still interested in former Miami Dolphins cornerback
Nolan Carroll. Of course, so are the Browns and the Bills. In fact, Carroll spent Wednesday visiting with the Bills.
The 49ers are showing interest in former Minnesota Vikings cornerback
Chris Cook. He will visit with the team on Thursday.
The team is probably playing the waiting game with one of their own free agents in
Tarell Brown. He has received very little interest from other teams so far.
So to recap free agency for the 49ers so far...
New Arrivals
Safety Antoine Bethea (Colts)
Quarterback Blaine Gabbert (Trade with Jaguars)
Offensive tackle Jonathan Martin (Trade with Dolphins)
Re-signed
Kicker Phil Dawson
Cornerback Eric Wright
Departures
Safety Donte Whitner (Browns)
Cornerback Carlos Rogers (Released)
Showing Interest
Cornerback Nolan Carroll (Dolphins)
Cornerback Chris Cook (Vikings)
Top 10 Cornerbacks Left According to Rotoworld
- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
- Walter Thurmond III
- Charles Tillman
- Antonio Cromartie
- Tarell Brown
- Captain Munnerlyn
- Derek Cox
- Chris Cook
- Terrell Thomas
- Carlos Rogers
Top 10 Wide Receivers Left According to Rotoworld
- Hakeem Nicks
- Julian Edelman
- Santonio Holmes
- James Jones
- Emmanuel Sanders
- Sidney Rice
- Brandon LaFell
- Kenny Britt
- Miles Austin
- Damian Williams
Complete list of positions from Rotoworld.
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2023 49ers Free Agency Tracker: Signings, Interests, Departures
The following list tracks San Francisco 49ers signings, interests, and losses during free agency, which officially kicks off at the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 15, at 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. ET). NFL teams can begin negotiations with player agents on Monday, March 13, at 9 a.m. PT (noon ET).
This list will be updated frequently throughout the early days of free agency, so please bookmark it and check back often for the latest information.
Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA): A player with an expiring contract who has four-or-more accrued seasons and is free to negotiate with any team at the start of the new league year.
Restricted Free Agent (RFA): A player with an expiring contract who has three accrued
Texans, Raiders expected to pursue 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo in free agency
Soon-to-be former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be in good demand when free agency kicks off on Wednesday. That demand will start today, actually. NFL teams can begin contract negotiations with impending free-agent players from other teams starting at 9 a.m. PT.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Garoppolo can expect to receive some phone calls from the Houston Texans and the Las Vegas Raiders, the two teams anticipated to pursue the veteran quarterback. Garoppolo has familiarity with both coaching staffs. He was with Raiders coach Josh McDaniels in New England and Texans coach DeMeco Ryans in San Francisco.
Another team that could be interested in the quarterback is the New York Jets. However, they are also reportedly interested
Bears targeting tackle Mike McGlinchey in free agency
One of the San Francisco 49ers' top unrestricted free agents may head to Soldier Field. According to ESPN's Dianna Russini, the Chicago Bears are targeting right tackle Mike McGlinchey in free agency.
"The two sides are talking and hoping to get a deal done, per sources," wrote Russini.
The Chicago Bears are targeting RT Mike McGlinchey. The two sides are talking and hoping to get a deal done, per sources.— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 13,
