Adam Caplan of Scout.com is reporting that according to a league source, this may be the final year that TE Eric Johnson wears Red & Gold. Johnson is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2006 season. The 49ers would like to find a new tight end to take over the position this year, but need to keep Johnson around as insurance since he still is by far their best receiver at the position.
Johnson’s Last Year as a Niner?
By Erickson | at: 7:37 am, filed under: Free Agency, 49ers News, Rumor.
Profootballtalk.com is reporting that the Niners have resigned former Giant/49er quarterback Jesse Palmer to a contract. The Niners signed Palmer last season as insurance with injuries to Alex Smith, and Ken Dorsey only to release him November 25th. Let’s just hope that this isn’t the veteran QB coach Mike Nolan is looking to bring into the mix.
Dayton Daily News is reporting that the San Francisco 49ers are interested in WR Kelley Washington and CB Tory James should the Bengals dangle them as trade bait.
