Report: 49ers inquired about trading for Cameron Dantzler

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesFollowing yet another season-ending injury for cornerback Jason Verrett, the San Francisco 49ers signed veteran free agent Dre Kirkpatrick to replace him. Before they did that, however, it sounds like John Lynch picked up the phone and called Rick Spielman.

According to David Lombardi, the 49ers beat writer for The Athletic, the 49ers called the Minnesota Vikings and inquired about a potential trade for second-year cornerback Cameron Dantzler. As you can see, however, nothing wound up happening as a result of whatever discussions were had.

Dantzler’s star certainly has fallen over the past few months. He finished the 2020 season as the Vikings’ clear #1…