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If the Commanders were to make such a move, though, Keim believes that “they’d still likely pursue another wideout to pair with Terry McLaurin.” Keim lists 49ers WR Jauan Jennings, Packers WR Romeo Doubs, Colts WR Alec Pierce and Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed as potential options. Commanders general manager Adam Peters is expected to be very active next week.

The former Cowboys defensive coordinator has a new role. Eberflus spent just one season in Dallas after a bumpy three-year run serving as the Bears’ head coach. New Titans DC Gus Bradley served as the 49ers’ assistant head coach of defense in 2025. Hiring another veteran defensive coach for the gig makes sense.

Jones reports that there is a “real chance” Evans departs the Buccaneers this offseason. The Texans and Chiefs are reportedly not in on Evans but Jones adds the Bills, Chargers, 49ers, Commanders and Giants are teams to eye with interest. The 33-year-old was limited by injury last season, though his Pro Bowl pedigree can certainly elevate his next contract to the $20 million range. A return to Tampa Bay is still one of the likelier options in addition to interest from the aforementioned teams.

Jennings’ market hasn’t really been as leaky as Robinson (a rumored Titans target) and Shaheed (Raiders with Klint Kubiak, Buffalo, a return to Seattle all possibilities) but he does stand to be one of the winners of free agency after not getting a contract adjustment in 2025. He finished with a 55/643/9 receiving line in 15 games — some of which he was clearly playing through injuries — and could be a big-bodied possession receiver for a team lacking one.

Jones is signed through the 2026 season but could see significant interest from quarterback-needy teams this spring. Howe said “with that talented roster and coach Kyle Shanahan, the Niners don’t want a season to go to waste if Purdy goes down again. Since Jones was a major reason the Niners stayed afloat in 2025, they could rightfully be stubborn and hold out for a first-round offer.” This, along with a recent report that the market for Jones is not expected to be “robust,” suggests the veteran will remain in San Francisco for at least one more season. Jones in 2025 was fifth among all QBs in drop back success rate. Purdy, meanwhile, led the NFL in success rate.

These notes come from the Athletic’s Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur. In the article, they note that while the Niners aren’t looking to trade Jones, they “definitely expected to be tempted by a third-round-pick offer — if not higher.” In his first year with the 49ers Jones put together a solid 2151-13-6 line on 289 passes while posting a career-high 69.6 completion percentage. Given the current state of the quarterback market, it’s somewhat surprising to hear that a team hasn’t made a call about Jones, but there’s still time to let things unfold to see if a team whose free agency didn’t go as planned decides to extend an offer for the former No. 15 overall pick.

The Niners selected Davis in the sixth-round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The third-year tackle started all 17 games for them last season while tallying up 28 tackles, four TFLs, and a half sack. He also broke up three passes. Davis had not started a game before the 2025 season, and with the Niners’ decision to not tender him, will be free to sign with any team starting next week.

The Bills can’t really afford to give out $25 million a year on an Alec Pierce deal, so it makes sense to see them connected to the top of the second tier of the free agent market. Either of these players being added would probably spell the end for Josh Palmer in the fantasy football landscape. Fowler adds that the Raiders have been linked to Shaheed, and that Doubs is a potential option for the 49ers.

Jones started a few games for the 49ers in 2025, putting himself on the radar for quarterback-needy teams. However, Lynch said Jones has been “really good for us and we value that...I think we’re a better team with him on it.” The 49ers value Jones as a capable backup quarterback behind Brock Purdy, who has missed time due to injury over the last couple seasons. If a team values Jones as a starter and crafts a strong offer, Lynch and the 49ers would at least consider trading the 27-year-old.

Pineiro had an efficient season for the 49ers, missing just one of his 29 regular season attempts. Lynch said, “we got a couple weeks before free agency to continue to work towards something.” Pineiro is a pending free agent and eligible for the franchise tag should the 49ers not reach a deal with the 30-year-old. Lynch indicated it is not likely the team will tag Pineiro and there is interest to reaching a new deal with the kicker.