INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Charvarius Ward #7 of the San Francisco 49ers gets ready to take the field with teammates before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
CB Charvarius Ward
The 49ers may want to try and bring Ward back, but he indicated to reporters at locker cleanout day that returning to the Bay Area may not be something he’s interested in doing after a devastating, traumatic year in his personal life.
It’s understandable why Ward wouldn’t want to return. If he’s open to it, San Francisco should make him a high-priority FA given how impactful he was in 2023.
DL Javon Hargrave
Hargrave’s contract was restructured so he’s an unrestricted free agent when the league year opens. General manager John Lynch said the team would like to try and keep him around, but it would make sense if Hargrave wants a fresh start elsewhere. If he’s open to returning he quickly becomes a high-priority free agent for the 49ers.
WR Chris Conley
Ideally the 49ers wouldn’t have a need for a veteran like Conley because they’ve improved their WR depth. On the other hand, if Brandon Aiyuk’s recovery from knee surgery is slow or if they don’t find a quality addition in the offseason, Conley should be a player they aim to keep around even if he does fall in at a low priority.
S Talanoa Hufanga
We’ll likely see Hufanga’s market rise to the point the 49ers just can’t afford to keep him even if they wanted to. Given some of their question marks at safety, however, they should at least see if he’s interested in returning and how much it may cost to do so. If he’s going to receive a deal anywhere near the top of the market though it’s easy to see the 49ers pivoting to a different answer in the back end of the secondary. He’d be a medium priority if his market makes him affordable. It wouldn’t be a surprise if San Francisco drafts a safety, though.
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