Breaking Unbelievable News Now: The former 49ers head coach and two players have announced their return to the team.
Amazing Breaking News Right now, two players and the previous 49ers head coach have declared their intention to rejoin the team.
This is a live analysis of the major acquisitions and departures made by the San Francisco 49ers during the first wave of free agency. The NFL’s new league year, during which teams can formally sign free agents who played elsewhere in 2023, started on Wednesday at 1 p.m. PT. The legal tampering window opened on Monday at 9 a.m. PT.
March 15: The 28-year-old cornerback’s agent confirmed that he was signed by the 49ers. Yiadom was a journeyman before the 2023 season, managing unremarkable outcomes with the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, and Houston Texans. However, he had a successful 2023 campaign with the New Orleans Saints. With a Pro Football Focus coverage rating of 80.4, he ranks No. 16 among qualifying cornerbacks and started the final seven games of the season. The 6-foot-1 Yiadom may provide the 49ers defense, which is in need of more capable outside linebackers, with quality depth at the position of wide receiver.
March 15: The NFL Network reports that the 49ers signed the former linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, who was an All-Pro in 2021. Since then, Campbell, 30, has seen a decline in his tackling and coverage abilities. In 2023, he gave up a passer rating of 129.5 to his coverage. Compared to just 2.8% in 2021, his missed tackle percentage increased to 9.9% in 2022. Over the previous two seasons, Campbell has also missed eight games. It’s crucial to remember, though, that Campbell isn’t joining the 49ers to be a focal point of their linebacker group. Since Dre Greenlaw is healing from an Achilles tear, they signed him to supplement it. At first, the 49ers believed that another former All-Pro, Eric Kendricks, would be joining them for this position. However, he changed his mind and signed with the Dallas Cowboys, leaving Campbell as the 49ers’ top option.
March 15: A team source verified that the 49ers want to re-sign guard Jon Feliciano for a single season. Feliciano, who surpassed Spencer Burford to take the starting right guard position, has been someone the 49ers have wanted to get back. His run-blocking grade in Pro Football Focus was the fourth-highest of any guard, demonstrating his suitability in the 49ers’ scheme. Additionally, he received better-than-average grades in pass protection. The team’s pass protection appeared to be compromised towards the end of the Super Bowl due to Feliciano’s elbow injury, which forced him to miss the game. Now that the 49ers have signed all five of their starting offensive linemen for 2024, they are establishing a floor for the position. Given that a number of offensive linemen are requesting large salaries in free agency, the 49ers may decide to use the NFL Draft to increase the ceiling in the room.
