49ers linked to Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard amid trade report
“A lot of the 49ers’ inability to generate pass rush last year was the byproduct of Nick Bosa missing most of the year after he tore his ACL,” DeArdo wrote. “But even with Bosa slated to make a full recovery, it would still make sense for the 49ers to have some reinforcements at pass rusher behind Bosa and 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams, who also saw his 2025 season shortened due to injury.”
49ers free agency: Trey Hendrickson
reportedly set to hit the open market “According to Spotrac, Hendrickson’s projected market value sits at approximately $25.4 million per year, and the salary cap tracking site believes he could land a two-year deal worth $50.9 million.”
Hutchinson: The War Room: Parsing through Combine madness
“Nick Barrett, DT, South Carolina: This isn’t my Vernon Broughton, but my god was I wowed by Nick Barrett. For a guy that’s roughly a seventh-round pick from early assessments, I saw a TON of talent. Against Clemson, he was persistently disruptive. His testing was good, not elite, but he’s also a hefty fellow at 312 pounds. And while his shuttle testing was terrible, I saw a ton of balance, torque and bend that someone like Gracen Halton clearly lacked. The biggest criticism of Barrett is a lot of what plagued the 49ers and Jordan Elliott.
It’s the “SHOOT YOUR GAP” and get upfield mentality that made Barrett a liability at times in the run game. I would argue that he was coached to play that way and can adjust. He has an astounding ability to rip through and get up and under and arm while bending and straining. He can alternatively swipe down. But he showed up consistently, even saving an otherwise wide open touchdown throw.
I’m having a hard time not grading him as a fourth-round prospect right now. He needs coaching, but his disruptive capabilities show up in both facets of the game, and I think the run game can be improved.
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama: I’m trying to be cautious with Bernard, because there are some times he let’s you down. But there is an outrageous level of physical talent, movement ability, and route running smoothness that might qualify him as a “dude.” There’s a lot to like, and that was obvious before the stellar Combine scores.
Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana: Frankly, I think we’ve lost the plot with Omar Cooper. I think he’s going to be a very solid player. But we’ve gone from a quality third-round option to everyone going WOW IS HE A FIRST-ROUNDER??
First of all, stop yelling. Second, I don’t think so. I think he’s a nice secondary piece who does most things correctly. But he doesn’t strike me as a dynamic, A-1 separator who’s going to dominate you with domineering physical ability and route perfection. He feels like a quality Z. I like him. But let’s calm down.”
Maiocco’s NFL mock draft 2.0: 49ers select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper
“Cooper is a darn-near perfect fit with his route-running, body control and temperament.”
49ers eye O-line help in latest Charles Davis 2026 NFL mock draft
“Freeling (6-7, 315) earned an impressive 85.7 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus in 2025, allowing just three sacks and nine pressures across 469 pass-blocking snaps. More than 82 percent of his collegiate snaps came at left tackle, making him a natural successor to Williams.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Freeling ran a 4.93-second 40-yard dash with a 1.71-second 10-yard split. He also posted a 33.5-inch vertical and a 9-foot-7 broad jump.”
49ers turn attention to Eddy Piñeiro, Thomas Morstead after re-signing Jon Weeks
“Now, the focus shifts to kicker Eddy Piñeiro and punter Thomas Morstead, both of whom are scheduled for unrestricted free agency next week.”
