The 49ers will be busy this offseason.In addition to looking outside the organization for upgrades, president of football operations/general manager John Lynch has a long list of impending 49ers free agents to address.There are three types of NFL free agents — exclusive rights, restricted and unrestricted. Here is a breakdown of what each category means and which 49ers players fall into each bucket:Exclusive rights free agent (ERFA)Any player with fewer than three accrued seasons and an expired contract. If his original team offers him a one-year contract at the league minimum (based on his credited seasons), the player cannot negotiate with other teams.49ers' exclusive rights free agents:DL Evan AndersonDL Alex BarrettLB Jalen GrahamDL Sam OkuayinonuOL Austen PleasantsTE Jake TongesTE Brayden WillisRestricted free agent (RFA)A player with three accrued seasons and an expired contract. RFAs are free to negotiate and sign with any team, but their original team can offer them one of the various qualifying offers ("tenders") that come with the right of first refusal and/or draft-pick compensation. If the tender is withdrawn by a team, the RFA becomes an unrestricted free...
Breaking down 49ers’ unrestricted, restricted free-agent list
The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate.
Follow us on:
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Read Next
49ers mailbag: What's up with Jordan Elliott's knee? Can SF stop Jonathan Taylor? What's on the 49ers' list for Santa?
49ers mailbag: What's up with Jordan Elliott's knee? Can SF stop Jonathan Taylor? What's on the 49ers' list for Santa?
By Marc Adams
Dec 18
The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for the final push toward the 2025 postseason. How far they will be able to go will depend on their health and how many young players perform. Especially since some are reserves who are playing for injured players.
We opened the 49ers...
49ers QB Brock Purdy shuts down reporter's question about Kyle Shanahan's play calling
49ers QB Brock Purdy shuts down reporter's question about Kyle Shanahan's play calling
By David Bonilla
17 hrs
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, hot off earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, cracked a smile during Wednesday's media availability, clearly amused by a specific line of questioning.
After recounting the communication issue against the Indianapolis...
49ers Playoff Outlook: NFC Contenders Face Tough Stretch as Season Winds Down
49ers Playoff Outlook: NFC Contenders Face Tough Stretch as Season Winds Down
By Jesse Dumas
Dec 15
The late-afternoon games on Sunday featured some intense matchups that played a significant role in shaping the NFC playoff picture. The 49ers' matchup against Tennessee was perhaps the least intriguing game, as the home team was expected to win and did so in a fairly...
Kyle Shanahan evaluates Caleb Williams ahead of 49ers-Bears showdown
Kyle Shanahan evaluates Caleb Williams ahead of 49ers-Bears showdown
By David Bonilla
12 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers are facing the Chicago Bears for the second straight year. In 2024, head coach Kyle Shanahan's squad came away with a dominant 38-13 victory at Levi's Stadium, and aim to repeat that success on Sunday night as they continue their push toward the...
Latest
- Kyle Shanahan evaluates Caleb Williams ahead of 49ers-Bears showdown
- 49ers vs. Bears injury report: Kittle sidelined, Pearsall returns, other practice notes
- Brock Purdy reacts to Kyle Shanahan calling Colts performance 'close to perfect'
- Brock Purdy shuts down reporter's question about Kyle Shanahan's play calling
- George Kittle won't practice Wednesday, Ricky Pearsall returns
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • 23 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 15 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 21 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 19 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 17 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 16 hrs