Key accumulated 6.5 sacks last season as a member of the 49ers, with most of his production coming in the latter half of the season, when the 49ers utilized him as an interior rusher in passing situations.
Being just 25 years old and garnering just $4 million in guaranteed money on a one-year deal, should the 49ers have re-signed Key?
Earlier in the offseason, Key expressed his intentions to return to the 49ers on an Instagram Live, adding that while San Francisco was his desired destination, there had to be mutual interest to a contract of Key's liking.
With Key now officially moving forward, it appears that the 49ers are poised to select a defensive end in the draft with one of their earlier picks, although, those plans could change with the potential signing of former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kemoko Turay, who had 5.5 sacks last season, despite playing in just 13 games and for 27% of the defensive snaps.
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