2-time Super Bowl champion eyes 49ers as desired landing spot
“I’d really like to play with my little brother, Fred Warner, with the 49ers,” Van Noy told Kay Adams. “I think they got something cooking over there. I know they love Joey Bosa because of Nick and all that—I get that. But I would love to play with my little brother. That’s my guy, and I think they got something cooking over there.”
How 49ers wound up with most salary cap space in NFL after Trent Williams’ new deal (paywall) “The 49ers typically
keep a comfortable distance from the cap ceiling, often transferring a significant amount of space to the next year. But harboring $67.3 million in rollover cap would mark a new high for the franchise since Lynch took over in 2017. Much of that has to do with how much of the 2027 cap they’ve already used up, with only $3.3 million leftover (Spotrac). That number may go up when the Niners predictably look to extend star defensive end Nick Bosa’s existing deal next offseason. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will also afford them about $20 million in additional 2027 cap room once his inevitable departure gets resolved. Not to mention the league’s almost annual salary cap increase. To date, the most cap Lynch has rolled over was $56 million (Spotrac) from 2017 to 2018.”
49ers rookie Carver Willis could start Week 1, but a big question remains (paywall)
“In a significant way, Willis was easy for the 49ers to project. He spent his final college season at Washington, which used a wide-zone blocking scheme that mirrors that of the 49ers.
There’s a reason for that: Huskies’ offensive-minded head coach Jedd Fisch is close with 49ers offensive line coach Chris Foerster, who was the featured speaker at Washington’s coaching clinic last month. They spent three seasons together (2005-07) on the Ravens’ staff when Fisch was an offensive assistant and Foerster oversaw the offensive line.”
Nguyen: Eagles, Raiders, Cowboys among 9 teams having best NFL offseasons (paywall)
“The 49ers found ways to legitimately improve without a ton of cap space to work with and some holes to fill on the roster. It helped that Mike Evans wanted to play for a contender and took a deal far below what he could have gotten. The 49ers finally found a penetrating three-technique defensive tackle who’s perfect for their scheme, trading for Osa Odighizuwa. Christian Kirk is a good slot receiver who should thrive with Kyle Shanahan. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw and cornerback Nate Hobbs obviously have injury risks, but they fill needs and can be plus starters.
Receiver De’Zhaun Stribling is considered a reach by some, but his potential to be a supercharged version of what Jauan Jennings did for this offense will bring some much-needed big-play ability on the perimeter. Defensive tackle Gracen Halton and edge Romello Height can also give the 49ers some juice on pass-rush downs.”
How 49ers have planned for future at left tackle with, without Trent Williams
“Williams, who turns 38 on July 19, is greatly incentivized to play at least through the length of his current deal.
In 2027, Williams’ base salary of $1.5 million and an $11 million option bonus are guaranteed. If Williams is on the roster on Sept. 1, 2027, and does not hold out or miss any offseason time, he will earn an $11.5 million roster bonus in 2028, overthgcap.com reported. The money is fully guaranteed if Williams meets the terms of the contract.”
Terrell Owens urges 49ers WR Mike Evans to revamp training, diet to stay healthy
“Obviously, he’s been battling the hamstring injuries over the last few years with the Buccaneers, and that’s of some concern,” Owens said. “Hopefully, he can do some things in the offseason to eliminate that. It’s usually been late in the season when he’s been hurt, so he has to change up what he’s doing from a training standpoint. Even nutrition…..
“There’s obviously something going on,” Owens added. “Bodies can get out of alignment. Hips and things of that nature. If he can address that and be productive, be available for the team toward the end of the season and into the playoffs, they’ve got a good chance.”
“I always prioritized my health and always came into camp healthy,” Owens said. “I only had an issue one time, and that was 2006 with the Cowboys going into training camp. I never really had any soft tissue injuries. These hamstring issues have been [Evans’] Achilles’ heel these last few years, but I’m sure the 49ers are aware of that. Hopefully their strength and conditioning coaches can do something to address it.”
