For the ninth time in John Jenkins’s career, he will don a new uniform. The journeyman veteran defensive tackle has signed on with the Las Vegas Raiders. The 33-year-old enters his 11th season in the NFL, having played for five different teams. Jenkins entered the NFL as a 3rd round pick by the New Orleans Saints out of Georgia. Since then he’s played with the Seahawks, Giants, … [Read more...] about Raiders add former Dolphins veteran DT John Jenkins
Archives for March 2023
Morning Report: 49ers Announce Steve Wilks as Defensive Coordinator
Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco. … [Read more...] about Morning Report: 49ers Announce Steve Wilks as Defensive Coordinator
49ers Announce Steve Wilks Hire, Two More Free Agent Signings | 1st & 10
From coaching hire announcements to the the latest free agency signings, here are the takeaways from Friday morning’s episode of the 49ers “1st & 10” podcast. … [Read more...] about 49ers Announce Steve Wilks Hire, Two More Free Agent Signings | 1st & 10
Moves Made by the 49ers in the Second Week of Free Agency
The San Francisco 49ers signed or re-signed four free agents in the second week of the 2023 NFL free agency period. … [Read more...] about Moves Made by the 49ers in the Second Week of Free Agency
49ers Listed as NFL’s Best Skill Position Group in SI Ranking
With most of the top free agents now signed, Sports Illustrated named San Francisco as the team with the top collection of offensive skill positions. … [Read more...] about 49ers Listed as NFL’s Best Skill Position Group in SI Ranking
PFF hands 49ers a B+ for their free agent moves
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Despite losing several starters, the 49ers handled early free agency well, according to PFF. While there is plenty of time left in the offseason, most of the biggest free-agent moves are already in the books. With the vast majority of top free agents signed, Pro Football Focus handed out grades for each NFC team thus far in free … [Read more...] about PFF hands 49ers a B+ for their free agent moves
Austin Bryant’s 2021 tape reveals why the 49ers gambled on the edge rusher with an injury history
Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The edge rusher does have some intriguing pass rush tools. The 49ers have a long history of taking gambles on players with checkered injury histories, and they have done so again this offseason, signing edge rusher Austin Bryant to a one-year deal. With limited salary cap space and a need for edge depth, Bryant’s low-risk … [Read more...] about Austin Bryant’s 2021 tape reveals why the 49ers gambled on the edge rusher with an injury history
3 players the 49ers should target with their third round picks
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images A tight end, a tackle, and a pass rusher. With the 2023 NFL draft rapidly approaching, the 49ers currently have three selections near the end of the third round. As it stands, the 49ers will be picking at 99, 101, and 102. While it is not set in stone that the 49ers will make all of these picks without moving up or down the board, … [Read more...] about 3 players the 49ers should target with their third round picks
Why replacing Charles Omenihu must be a draft priority for the 49ers
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports San Francisco’s D-Line needs inside-out versatility. For all the losses the 49ers suffered in free agency, there were few departures that involved players who figure to be difficult to replace, and the Niners have predominantly done an impressive job of restocking the cupboard. The area of the team that was affected most by free agency was … [Read more...] about Why replacing Charles Omenihu must be a draft priority for the 49ers