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49ers should bolster cornerback depth with Casey Hayward

Quarterback C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers stopped by defensive back Casey Hayward #26 of the Los Angeles Chargers (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

The 49ers seemingly have their cornerback crop set for 2021, but adding a cheap veteran like Casey Hayward might help secure the depth chart.

In all likelihood, the San Francisco 49ers aren’t going to make too many more moves between now and the start of the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29, but that doesn’t mean they should avoid exploring some options.

Entering the offseason, cornerback was one area of specific need, yet the Niners managed to retain defensive backs Jason Verrett, K’Waun Williams and Emmanuel Mosely in NFL free agency, likely putting that group as the starting trio for 2021 unless a rookie corner selected in the draft ascends to the top of the depth chart.