A host of former 49ers will be unrestricted free agents next month. From K’Waun Williams to Kendrick Bourne, fans will want to bring back the names they’re familiar with.
Linebacker may be a bigger need than some realize. There’s Fred Warner, but Dre Greenlaw tore his Achilles and will likely miss a significant portion of the regular season. The 49ers spent two draft picks on linebackers in 2023, but Dee Winters and Jalen Graham were unproven. It was also apparent that the coaching staff didn’t believe either rookie was ready to play, given how often they were inactive.