Undrafted free agency is an important part of the team-building process. From a pure numbers perspective, the NFL has to rely on undrafted free agents to compromise somewhere between a quarter and a third of all active players — not even counting practice squads. There were 257 players drafted last month and at least that many, probably more than 300, will be signed as undrafted free agents.  That makes undrafted free agency a potentially important source of talent. Ninety percent of these players will be cut and wash out of the NFL in a few years. But there will be a couple dozen who sti ..read more

49ers The 49ers moved up to take RB Isaac Guerendo in the draft despite having arguably the best RB in the league in Christian McCaffrey. San Francisco HC Kyle Shanahan touched on what they liked about Guerendo and why they used additional assets to ensure they could draft him. “Well we love his speed,” Shanahan said, via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “We think he’s got a lot of speed. All our backs can run, but it’s nice to add one who possibly can run a little bit faster just for the change of pace and things like that. We like his running style. His running style I think is similar to E ..read more

49ers 49ers QB Brock Purdy has exceeded all expectations after being the final player drafted back in 2022. Despite being in line for a massive pay raise, Purdy remains focused on the task at hand.  “I’m trying to win this year and do everything I can for this organization this year,” Purdy said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone. “Everything else happens how it happens. But for me, I need to get better from last year, on the film, and the things that I saw from last year. My rookie year, it’s like I’ve got this thing in me where I want to continue to master my craft, and that’s that.” “I ..read more

Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports that the Seahawks remain in contact with free agent S Jamal Adams. Condotta explains that Seattle could still use help at safety and linebacker and that there’s “legitimate” interest in a possible reunion. Sources have told Condotta that the 49ers are among other teams with interest in Adams. The Seahawks opted to release Adams this offseason, but GM John Schneider didn’t rule out the possibility he could return. Adams, 28, is a former first-round pick of the Jets out of LSU back in 2017. He played out the fourth year of his four-year rookie contract ..read more

49ers The rumors of the 49ers trading WRs Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk this offseason heated up after the selection of WR Ricky Pearsall at pick No. 31. Although San Francisco GM John Lynch likes the room as it stands, he wouldn’t rule out a move. “Never close the door on a trade. I mean, we’ll always listen and we have. But we like our group as it stands,” Lynch said, via Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. According to Matt Barrows, the 49ers wanted a mid-first-round pick forAiyuk but “it’s clear that any offers SF got [Thursday] were underwhelming.” 49ers UDFA WR Terique Owens‘ deal included ..read more

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the 49ers are signing Missouri State WR Terique Owens as an UDFA. Owens, 24, is the son of HOF WR Terrell Owens. He played his first collegiate season at Contra Costa College in California in 2018 before transferring to FAU in 2020. Owens played in just four games as a redshirt sophomore in 2020 and transferred to Missouri State for the 2021 season. In total at Missouri State, Owens recorded 46 receptions for 765 yards (16.6 YPC) and four touchdowns. The post 49ers Sign UDFA WR Terique Owens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co ..read more

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the 49ers are signing Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai as an undrafted free agent. Mordecai, 24, began his college career at Oklahoma back in 2018. He spent three years there before transferring to SMU in 2021. After two years as a starter at SMU, Mordecai transferred to Wisconsin in 2023. In total, Mordecai threw for 9,857 yards while completing 66.4 percent of his passes to go along with 85 touchdowns and 27 interceptions. He also rushed for 606 yards and eight touchdowns.  The post 49ers Signing UDFA QB Tanner Mordecai appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co ..read more

49ers GM John Lynch told reporters on Friday that they did not seriously consider trading either of their WRs Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk during Day Two of the draft.  “We didn’t entertain any of that today,” Lynch said, via Cam Inman. “We’re happy with our wide receiver group. Actually, more than happy. We’re thrilled with it. And thrilled to add Ricky [Pearsall] to it to make it stronger.” There has been a lot of reporting that Samuel could be on the move, but it appears as though San Francisco is holding out for the right compensation if they’re going to part with him.  The iss ..read more

Buzz has been building in recent days for a potential trade involving 49ers WR Deebo Samuel.  The 49ers opted to select Florida WR Ricky Pearsall in round one last night, which will only add to trade speculation involving one of their star receivers.  Mike Silver reported on Tuesday that Samuel would not be traded. However, he reported Thursday that the 49ers were listening to offers for him and he now says it that Samuel is “likely to be traded in the wake of the Pearsall pick.” According to Mike Giardi, league sources have indicated to him that Samuel is more likely to be traded t ..read more

49ers Despite the 49ers’ selection of WR Ricky Pearsall at pick No. 31 in the draft on Thursday, rumors are still circulating about the futures of WRs Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco. 49ers GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan mentioned they have had preliminary discussions with other teams but no deals came close to fruition. “I know that we’re continuing to have positive talks with [Aiyuk] and we are really efforting to get something done with him,” Lynch said, via ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “We’re excited about continuing down that path and Brandon being a part of this team ..read more