Some free agency signings work well, while others flop. The San Francisco 49ers may be ready to admit one of their recent moves was a mistake.

The 49ers have to make a tough decision about Dre Greenlaw this offseason. An emotional decision would be to re-sign him to a lucrative multi-year extension. Greenlaw has been the heart of the 49ers defense for years -- they are decidedly soft without him.

The 49ers signed Yiadom to a one-year, $3 million deal last year to compete for their No. 3 cornerback spot. He eventually was overtaken by rookie Renardo Green, though Ward’s likely departure means the 49ers again will have a need for a No. 3 player at the position. That Yiadom is a reliable punt-return gunner gives him additional value.

The 49ers say they want to bring back Dre Greenlaw, but they could get outbid by the Los Angeles Rams who are the ideal landing spot for Greenlaw per PFF.

Ranking the San Francisco 49ers’ unrestricted and restricted free agents in order of importance and value to the organization

The San Francisco 49ers on Friday night made a significant upgrade to their coaching staff when they officially hired defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, but that can’t be their only big defensive move this offseason.

From 2019 to 2023, the 49ers were one of the best teams in the NFL. And while Dre Greenlaw certainly was not their best player, he was the soul of the

The San Francisco 49ers might have pulled off the coup of this year’s coaching cycle, bringing back Robert Saleh to coordinate their defense.

The San Francisco must improve their interior defensive line, and Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa provides an alluring option.

"Greenlaw worked his way back from an Achilles injury he suffered in the Super Bowl last February but was shut down after only 34 snaps in 2024," writes

Tough decisions will have to be made by the San Francisco 49ers when free agency arrives. There are plenty of players they would like to have back but can't due

The eighth of a 10-part series examining the Miami Dolphins by position, with this focus on inside linebackers