49ers claim former Rams CB Tre Tomlinson off waivers

“Tomlinson (5-9, 177) was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round (182nd overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. Throughout his two-year career, Tomlinson has appeared in 15 games and registered five tackles in addition to eight special teams tackles. He also appeared in one postseason contest with the Rams.”

A 49ers organizational reset: Why Jed York figures to take a more ruthless approach (paywall)

“Suffice it to say that inside the 49ers’ training facility, Shanahan’s sprint did not age well. To be precise, Aiyuk’s four-year, $120-million extension began aging poorly four weeks after the player put pen to ink, when he threw a practice-field tantrum upon being told by Shanahan to change from red to black mesh shorts.

In the wake of a 6-11 season, a more significant change has taken place. Going “all in” is out; coach-driven emotion is no longer a guiding principle. The 49ers are attempting to be cold, calculated and analytical when it comes to roster decisions, an organizational reset that coincides with the negotiation of a massive contract extension for quarterback Brock Purdy.”

What 49ers would be admitting if they trade Aiyuk this offseason

“Last offseason, some in San Francisco’s organization wondered if Aiyuk even wanted to play football, considering how he showed little urgency to end his “hold in” and get back on the field.

One day after coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch’s public tone changed to exasperation, a contract extension was completed.

The deal closed the door on potential trades to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns.

A deal was in place to send Aiyuk to the Browns for Amari Cooper, second- and fifth-round draft picks, NBC Sports Bay Area reported at the time. The 49ers had already agreed in principle to other trades, too.”

49ers expected to target another suddenly available Pro Bowl DL: Jonathan Allen (paywall)

“The 49ers’ trade interest in Allen came when he was scheduled to earn $17 million in salary in 2025. He’s now on the open market in a year in which the lack of marquee players in free agency could drive prices up.

General manager John Lynch said last week that he expected established defensive tackles to be rewarded handsomely in free agency, noting the 49ers probably couldn’t re-sign Hargrave, 32, once he was released.

“I think that the D-tackle market’s going to be — it’s a premium position and they typically do well,” Lynch said. “And even Javon who’s coming off the triceps — I think he’s well on his way to being healthy, and I think it’d be a robust market.”

Kawakami’s 49ers offseason predictions: Adding a Bosa, Purdy’s deal date, and more

“But Aiyuk isn’t exactly at peak trade value as he rehabs from a torn ACL — he might not be ready until a month or so into the regular season — and it’d be self-defeating to discard him for anything less than a second-day draft pick (which I don’t think they’re going to get).

If the 49ers trade Aiyuk so soon after trading Deebo, they’d be absorbing almost $50 million in combined dead money on this year’s cap to nothave either on the team anymore. That doesn’t seem too wise. I think cooler heads should and will prevail.”

49ers mock draft: Mykel Williams among the 7 most likely candidates at pick No. 11 (paywall)

“Williams has the length (6-5, 34 3/8-inch arms) the 49ers like, he rarely gets shoved around and he has the burst — the GTFO, in 49ers’ parlance — the teams likes.”