Former 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley is following fellow former 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner to the Atlanta Falcons. The team announced Monday they’d added the free agent TE as part of a handful of roster moves. Dwelley originally joined the 49ers in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. He debuted as a rookie where he played in 11 games. Over the next five years he turned into a … [Read more...] about Another former 49ers TE signs with Falcons
NFL power rankings: 49ers climb to No. 2 in ESPN post-draft list
Perhaps there’s a Super Bowl hangover coming for the 49ers that causes them to plummet in the standings this year. On paper, however, San Francisco figures to enter the season as one of the leading contenders to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. That’s where they stand in the ESPN post-draft power rankings where they’ve jumped to No. 2 after sitting at No. 3 … [Read more...] about NFL power rankings: 49ers climb to No. 2 in ESPN post-draft list
Which 49ers UDFAs have realistic chance to make final roster?
The 49ers on Friday officially announced their eight undrafted free agent signings following the 2024 draft. That group of eight will join the eight draft picks to make an eight-player rookie class barring the addition of another UDFA.We’ve run through potential roles for the draft class, but where does the UDFA class land? Finding roles for undrafted rookies is tough since so … [Read more...] about Which 49ers UDFAs have realistic chance to make final roster?
DC Nick Sorensen explains Brandon Staley’s role on coaching staff
The 49ers interviewed former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley for their defensive coordinator opening this offseason. They hired Staley, but not for the DC job. That went to 49ers defensive pass game specialist Nick Sorensen. Sorensen is a first-time coordinator while Staley earned a head coaching job because of his time as a defensive coordinator with the Rams. The hires led … [Read more...] about DC Nick Sorensen explains Brandon Staley’s role on coaching staff
49ers CB Renardo Green is one of NFL draft’s best scheme fits
The 49ers got a dawg when they selected Florida State cornerback Renardo Green. At least that’s what he repeatedly told 49ers general manager John Lynch when Lynch called to let Green know he’d be taken by San Francisco with the 64th overall pick. That dawg mentality allowed him to be one of the best press-man cornerbacks in college football last season, which made him one of … [Read more...] about 49ers CB Renardo Green is one of NFL draft’s best scheme fits