There have been some rumors in Ninerland that Ty Law was set to meet with the 49ers. We checked with one of our sources and there are no truths to those rumors. Ty Law is not set to meet with the 49ers.
We’ll keep updating the list when we hear which undrafted free agents (UDFA) the Niners have signed.
Update: 05.05.06 – Niners have signed Tavares Washington, a 6-3, 320-pound tackle from Florida. [Washington Bio]
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Update: 05.03.06 – Ole Miss OT Bobby Harris has signed with the 49ers. [Harris Bio]
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Update: 05.02.06 – TE Onye Ibekwe signed a two-year, free agent’s contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[Ibekwe Bio]
– The Daily News Journal reports undrafted rookie free agent DE Bobby Payne (Middle Tennessee State) has backed out of his deal with the Dallas Cowboys and signed with the San Francisco 49ers. [Payne Bio] – ScarletKnights.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed undrafted rookie free agent WR Chris Baker (Rutgers). [Baker Bio] – The Los Angeles Times reports the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free agent P Tom Malone (USC). [Malone Bio] – The AP reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed WR C.J. Brewer to an undisclosed contract. He was recently with the Albany Conquest, of Arena League 2 as an offensive specialist. Brewer, currently recovering from a broken collarbone, caught 15 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns in three games for the Conquest.
This info was reported late last week, by Matt Maiocco of the Press Democrat. It is now official:
The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent safety Chad Williams on Wednesday to a contract. Terms of the deal were not released.
Williams began his career with the Baltimore Ravens as a sixth-round selection in the 2002 draft. He played in 64 games with the Ravens, making five starts, and registered 158 tackles, eight interceptions, three forced fumbles and 5.5 sacks.
The 5-foot-9, 207-pound safety also has three defensive touchdowns, including a 98-yard interception return for a score. Williams also spent time on Baltimore’s special teams.
Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Green Bay Packers will visit with free agent linebacker Saleem Rasheed.
The San Francisco 49ers signed linebacker T.J. Slaughter on Monday, his fifth NFL team in five seasons.
Slaughter spent last season with the New Orleans Saints, making 10 tackles and one start in 10 appearances. A third-round draft choice by Jacksonville in 2000, he spent three seasons with the Jaguars before joining Green Bay and then spending the 2004 season with the Baltimore Ravens, where he played for 49ers coach Mike Nolan.
Niners Interested in Jeremi Johnson?
By Erickson | at: 7:00 am, filed under: Free Agency, 49ers News, Rumor.Update: 7:06 – Len Pasquerell is reporting that three-year veteran fullback Jeremi Johnson, who had discussed a long-term deal with the Cincinnati Bengals in recent weeks but been unable to reach an agreement, on Thursday afternoon signed his one-year restricted free agent qualifying offer of $721,000.
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Update: 8:59 – (04.08.06) For those who need more confirmation on my previous update. Same thing I said yesterday, this from the Sacramento Bee
Despite a report to the contrary, the 49ers are not considering signing restricted free agent Jeremi Johnson, a fullback with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Update: 12:46 – 04.07.06 – Per our sources. There are no truths to the Niners persuing Jeremi Johnson. This is mainly talk from Johnson’s agent trying to drum up a long term deal from the Bengals for his client. The Niners would not give up a 4th round pick for such a low-impact position.
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04.06.06—Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com is reporting that the Bengals aren’t the only ones talking to fullback Jeremi Johnson about a long-term deal. Agent Peter Schaffer confirmed Thursday the 49ers have explored the possibility of signing Johnson, a restricted free agent, to an offer sheet.
If the Niners were to sign Johnson it would cost them a 4th round draft pick.
Update: 04.01.06—Jason LaConfora of the Washington Post is reporting that Demetric Evans will re-sign with the Redskins, according to his agent, Jordan Woy.
03.25.06—Nolan said the 49ers remain interested in free-agent defensive end Demetric Evans, who visited with team officials last weekend. Evans also has drawn interest from other teams and is considering his options.
It is being rumored that the Atlanta Falcons are showing interest in RT Kwame Harris. This according to Len Pasquerelli. Per our sources, they have not yet come to the 49ers in regards to acquiring Harris, but Pasquerelli knows people in the Falcon organization so there is some validity to the rumors.
Niners looking at Raonall Smith
Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the San Francisco 49ers are in the running to sign free agent LB Raonall Smith (Vikings). The Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals are also in the running.
- Hicks signs one year deal
- Niners play T.O. & the Cowboys in Dallas in Preseason
Update: It’s a two-year, $8.4 million contract with the 49ers last week. The deal includes a $4 million signing bonus, and $100,000 bonuses each of the next two seasons for taking part in the 49ers’ offseason workout program.
Here are the numbers for Larry Allen’s 2 year deal. Remember this is only base salary. No bonuses.
$1 mil (2006)
$2.6 mil (2007)
Recently we asked our source who is close to the Niners organization, if they would be making any more moves during free agency. Mainly any chance they’ll bring in another LB, due to the losses of Carter & Peterson, or any other big names. We were told:
They are not finished, but do not expect a flurry of moves and big-money deals. They’ll be on the lookout for “bargains.” After the draft, they’ll expect a few more veterans to become available, then there’s June.
According to the Associated Press, the 49ers are one of many teams interested in disgruntled Bills receiver Eric Moulds, who has vowed he won’t return to Buffalo.
Moulds has two years left on his contract and has the Bills’ permission to seek some sort of trade. The Bills have been trying, unsuccessfully, to get Moulds to take a pay cut. Seems the Bills are looking for a fourth-round pick or higher for the receiver.
Moulds is looking for a deal similar to the one Isaac Bruce received from the Rams (3 years, $15 million).
Greg Johnson, Moulds’ personal adviser, has spoken with the Houston Texans (who has emerged as a likely candidate to trade for Moulds), Philadelphia Eagles (who Moulds prefers to play with) and New England Patriots regarding a possible trade (unlikely due to playing in same division.) Johnson named Kansas City, Denver and Seattle, along with San Francisco, as teams that have expressed interest.
Update: 6:27 – (03.24.06) The 49ers are on the verge of signing former Cowboys All-Pro offensive lineman Larry Allen, according to an NFL source. A 12-year veteran, Allen might not be the player he was six years ago, but he remains a physical power at guard.
ESPN.com reported Thursday night that Allen and the 49ers had agreed on a two-year deal. But 49ers spokesman Aaron Salkin said that wasn’t the case.
“While there is interest in Larry Allen, there is no deal in place,’’ Salkin said. He said Allen had taken a physical, but its results were not known yet.
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports is reporting that the amount of the contract is $4 million and $5 million per year. (2 years)
Update: 3:46 – Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with free agent OG Larry Allen (Cowboys), pending a physical. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Update: 2:26 – Spoke with one of our sources. The Niners are very interested in Allen and are going to make a strong push for him. Still no visit scheduled, they should know more later this evening.
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Matt Maiocco of the Press Democrat is reporting the Niners are expressing interest in former pro-bowl Cowboys lineman Larry Allen.
Allen, 34, is free to sign with any team after the Cowboys cut him in a move that saves the club $3.5 million on the salary cap. The 49ers and Raiders, possibly along with Seattle and Detroit, are likely to pursue him.
“He’s lost a little in the legs but he still has great arm strength,” one NFL scout told The Press Democrat on Wednesday. “He’s the type of guy who’ll get signed as a starter and no doubt be effective.”
It is not known whether they have scheduled a visit.
Source: [Matt Maiocco]
Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Miami Dolphins have signed free agent FB Fred Beasley (49ers) to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
And in other none related news:
Rashaun Woods is stripped of #81 jersey. The team has given Bryant, Woods’ #81 and given Woods #84. This according to 49ers.com roster page.
The Packers opened their offseason workout program this week, but Walker was missing in action. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that Walker has hired a real-estate agent and will have his home up for sale very soon.
Walker has made it clear he has no desire to ever play for the Packers again. He would not consider returning no matter what.
“If I had to go back there, I’d retire,” Walker told ESPN.com’s Michael Smith. “I don’t have to play. I really have no interest in being in a Green Bay Packers uniform or playing for Green Bay again.”
However the Packers have denied his trade request, stating that Walker is still under contract, and they expect him to honor that contract.
ESPN is reporting that because Walker is damaged goods, the Packers might be fortunate to get even a mid- to late-round pick in return.
So Nolan regardless of what Green Bay says about not trading Walker, call them up and offer the 3rd from the Redskins or maybe a 4th rounder and make a trade for Walker. Take a risk. They have nothing to lose. A trio of Bryant, Walker, & Battle doesn’t look all that bad.
Adam Schefter of NFL Network – One of the busiest teams of the offseason struck again when the Seattle Seahawks reached agreement with former San Francisco linebacker Julian Peterson on a blockbuster seven-year, $54 million deal.
The deal, which the Seahawks and agent Kevin Poston spent today finalizing, includes $18.5 million worth of guarantees, including $10 million this season.
A Seahawks official confirmed the agreement in principle with the linebacker the San Francisco 49ers designated their franchise player one year ago.
