Potential free agent targets for 49ers

With the 2024 NFL Draft now concluded, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan have turned their attention to signing undrafted free agents. Despite their potential talent, these players were not selected by any team during the draft process. Teams then have the opportunity to sign them to contracts, typically for minimal salaries. For undrafted players, signing with a team is their entryway to the NFL. Some undrafted free agents go on to have successful NFL careers, often exceeding expectations, making the process an essential step in the offseason. Below is a running tally of the undrafted players the team has either signed or reportedly

It seems Deebo Samuel isn't going anywhere. Trade rumors have subsided since the beginning of the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers used the No. 31 overall pick to select wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Some speculate that the pick was made with an eye on the future, potentially as insurance in case Samuel is traded down the road. Dianna Russini of The Athletic contacted Samuel to inquire about his thoughts on the 49ers drafting a potential replacement and the reports of the team exploring trade options for him. "I know what's going on, but it is what it is," Samuel told Russini. "I'm good staying with them. I'm

Trent Williams will be 36 at the start of the 2024 NFL season. While retirement isn't on his mind just yet, the San Francisco 49ers must consider a succession plan for left tackle. NFL Media's Bucky Brooks unveiled his final mock draft, projecting the San Francisco 49ers to select former Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan with the No. 31 overall pick as their eventual replacement for Williams. "With Trent Williams entering the twilight of his career, the 49ers have to find an eventual replacement on the edge," Brooks noted. "Morgan is a sound blocker at the point of attack with diverse skills

When asked about the possibility of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk not being on the San Francisco 49ers roster on Friday morning, general manager John Lynch responded, "I wouldn't anticipate that." Lynch assured reporters that signing Aiyuk to a long-term extension is a priority, stating, "And our wish is that he's here and a part of the Niners for the rest of his career. We're working through that." While Lynch didn't elaborate on the conversations occurring behind closed doors, Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that a potential trade remains a