The legal tampering period is officially here. The 49ers are expected to be active, although it may not be for a top-tier free agent. San Francisco has extended Colton McKivitz and re-signed Tashaun Gipson.
Neither of those signings should preclude the Niners from adding an offensive lineman or a safety during free agency. Mostly because of Mike McGlinchey, Samson Ebukam, Charles Omenihu, and a couple of other defensive lineman are scheduled to hit free agency.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the 49ers will be looking to add defensive linemen during free agency:
As Dan noted, defensive tackle is where much free agency money will be allocated.