San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tavon Wilson (32) Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
When the 49ers signed veteran Tavon Wilson this offseason, he wasn’t intended to be a starter. But there’s a chance he steals a first-team job in 2021.
There probably wasn’t too much buzz when the San Francisco 49ers signed 31-year-old veteran safety Tavon Wilson to a one-year deal during the offseason.
Especially after the Niners re-signed their starting strong safety, Jaquiski Tartt, a short while afterward.
On paper, it looked as if Tartt would retain his hold on the starting job this season, while Wilson and a slew of other reserve defensive backs competed for one of two or three backup duties behind both Tartt and his free-safety counterpart, Jimmie Ward.