The 49ers entered Day 2 of the draft shopping tight end Vance McDonald for a potential trade, according to former NFL executive Michael Lombardi of The Ringer.
McDonald, a 2013 second-round pick, received a three-year contract extension ($9 million guaranteed) in December from outgoing general manager Trent Baalke. McDonald has seven touchdowns through four injury-plagued seasons.
Another veteran tight end was to hit the market Friday when the Cleveland Browns said they were releasing tight end Gary Barnidge. The 49ers have the first right to claim Barnidge off waivers.
Shanahan, who’s surrounded himself with former coaches and players from his previous stops, was the Browns offensive coordinator in 2014.