7 Free agent edge rushers the 49ers should target

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty ImagesWith the legal tampering period kicking off today, expect a flurry of moves being made across the league. The 49ers will always place an emphasis on diverting resources to their defensive line, and this current crop of free agents is loaded with quality pass rushers.

The 49ers likely have several moves lined up to create some cap flexibility, making a move for one of these premier free agents a bit more feasible. I'm going to break it down into three tiers, players who almost assuredly will come with a hefty price tag, players who likely could be signed on a short team-friendly deal, and then the players who likely land somewhere in…