The 49ers are being linked to another recently released veteran defensive player.
Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the 49ers are expected to target former Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen. They were also linked to Joey Bosa after the Chargers released him earlier this week.
Allen’s name reportedly came up when the 49ers were talking to the Commanders about trading wide receiver Deebo Samuel to Washington. They ultimately agreed to take a fifth-round pick for the wideout, but may wind up with Allen anyway.
The 49ers are going to release Javon Hargrave at the start of the new league year next week. Maliek Collins, Jordan Elliott, Evan Anderson, and Kalia Davis remain under contract at defensive tackle.
The 49ers Claim Cornerback Tre Tomlinson off Waivers..
The 49ers just made a small move to bolster their special teams before free agency starts.
The 49ers just made a small move to bolster their special teams before free agency starts.
They claimed cornerback Tre Tomlinson off waivers. Tomlinson originally was a sixth-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 2023. He appeared in 15 games as a rookie, played 45 snaps on defense and 318 snaps on special teams.
Then in 2024, the Rams placed him on the Injured Reserve List with an undisclosed injury before the season started and he missed the entire year. Yesterday, they waived him.
The 49ers must be familiar with Tomlinson considering they faced him twice in 2023. And improving special teams is a major point of emphasis this year for the 49ers. That’s why they fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider and replaced him with Brant Boyer. Perhaps Boyer likes Tomlinson’s work.
Tomlinson is short for a cornerback — technically shorter than 5’8″, which means he might be too short to play outside in the 49ers’ defense. But he did run a 4.41 at the Combine and could have the skills to backup Deommodore Lenoir at nickelback if Tomlinson makes the team.
The 49ers need to make major additions to their offensive and defensive lines in the draft and free agency, so it makes sense that they would add a young, cost-effective cornerback to the roster considering they need to address that position as well. They just don’t have a ton of cash to throw at all their problems.
Don’t be surprised if the 49ers claim more players of waivers this offseason.