A major theme for the 2025 San Francisco 49ers was cutting costs and reducing age, which resulted in plenty of cash savings but extensive dead money against the salary cap.
Whether or not that trend continues into 2026 is anyone's guess, but it won't stop speculation about the Niners going after some marquee free agents who hit the open market.
While names like Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson might be ideal targets, there's another name who likely hasn't come up in San Francisco free-agent target lists.
Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum.