With only 59 players under contract, the 49ers will be buyers when the free-agent market opens Thursday. One position group they will look at closely: wide receiver.
A player expected to draw their attention is Rams free-agent receiver Kenny Britt, sources said. Britt, 28, had his first 1,000-yard receiving season of his career last year despite issues with the Rams' quarterback situation. He was a first-round pick (30th overall) by the Titans in 2009 and has good size at 6-2, 223 pounds.
The Eagles -- who are one of several teams in the market for wideouts -- also are expected to show interest, ESPN reported.