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The New England Patriots need wide receiver help, and the AFC champions could turn to a star wideout who is headed for release.
It’s telling that some of the 49ers’ free agents, like Jauan Jennings and Brian Robinson Jr., haven’t inked deals yet. Those are the kinds of players that usually sign on Wednesday or Thursday after the first initial wave has passed.
Mac Jones is garnering interest from other teams and calls have been made to the 49ers about the quarterback. But the price tag has been too high for interested teams. Teams that have spoken to the 49ers about potentially acquiring Jones described the price tag as “astronomical,
The New England Patriots could be in the market for another receiver. It was announced that the San Francisco 49ers plan to release wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on Wednesday. He could be an option for the Patriots moving forward,
With some uncertainty about Williams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the 49ers are in agreement with a former New England Patriots offensive tackle, Vederian Lowe, on a $12 million deal. "The 49ers are signing OT Vederian Lowe to a two-year, $12M max contract with $5.5 million guaranteed, per source," Rapoport reports.
The San Francisco 49ers are already envisioning a contigency plan if offensive tackle Trent Williams leaves this offseason.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers saw one of the top wide receiver options in free agency come off the board.