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Free agent sleepers 2016: Are there potential discount cornerbacks?

The San Francisco 49ers have issues up and down the roster, but cornerback is one position that is not entirely clear. The team has Tramaine Brock, Dontae Johnson, Kenneth Acker, Keith Reaser, Marcus Cromartie, and Chris Davis. Jimmie Ward will play the nickel back role, but is more defensive back with his ability to play safety.

The 49ers rotated between Johnson and Acker opposite Brock, with Reaser getting some cornerback work as well. It is possible the team is content with that group, but odds are good they will bring in some kind of competition. It remains to be seen if it will be through free agency or the draft, but I have to think there will be some additions.