{"id":20610,"date":"2025-07-25T07:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T07:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/20610\/"},"modified":"2025-07-25T07:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T07:47:08","slug":"49ers-linked-to-trio-of-best-remaining-nfl-free-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/20610\/","title":{"rendered":"49ers linked to trio of best remaining NFL free agents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>San Francisco training camp is officially underway from the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, Calif.<\/p>\n<p>That means the 49ers&#8217; 2025 NFL season is finally getting close. As San Francisco ramps up for the campaign ahead during training camp, there could still be a move or two left by the front office before the season arrives.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Pro Football Network likes three of the best remaining NFL free agents as potential fits with the 49ers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballnetwork.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PFN;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PFN<\/a> included free agent wide receivers Amari Cooper and Gabe Davis and free agent running back Jeff Wilson Jr. as players that would make sense in San Francisco.<\/p>\n<p>Cooper reeled in 44 catches for 547 yards and four scores a season ago across 14 games with the <a href=\"https:\/\/brownswire.usatoday.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cleveland Browns;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Cleveland Browns<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/billswire.usatoday.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buffalo Bills;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buffalo Bills<\/a>. The five-time Pro Bowler would make sense for a 49ers squad that <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/injury-updates-2-49ers-wrs-193140420.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:doesn&#039;t have a timetable for Brandon Aiyuk&#039;s return;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">doesn&#8217;t have a timetable for Brandon Aiyuk&#8217;s return<\/a> and that has another top receiver in <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/disgruntled-49ers-wr-may-indicated-214539798.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jauan Jennings angling for a contract extension;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jauan Jennings angling for a contract extension<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what PFN said about Cooper and a possible with with the 49ers:<\/p>\n<p>Arguably the top free agent still available, Amari Cooper has a tremendous track record and was a Pro Bowl just two seasons ago. Though he had 1,250 receiving yards in 2023, he dipped down to 547 yards between stints in Cleveland and Buffalo in 2024. Neither team used him as the top target he had previously been.<\/p>\n<p>Cooper deserves a chance at a starting role to prove he still has a lot left in the tank. The five-time Pro Bowl could make sense for WR-needy teams pushing for a deep playoff run like the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/denver-broncos\/332\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Denver Broncos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Denver Broncos<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/san-francisco-49ers\/359\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:San Francisco 49ers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">San Francisco 49ers<\/a>. &#8211; PFN<\/p>\n<p>Another option at wide receiver could be Davis. Still just 26 years old, Davis was released by the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/jacksonville-jaguars\/365\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jacksonville Jaguars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> just one season into a three-year, $39 million contract after a disappointing 2024 campaign where he caught just 20 passes for 239 yards and a pair of touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>It was easily the least productive season of Davis&#8217; career to this point and it concluded with a season-ending torn meniscus after just 10 games played. Maybe that sets the 49ers up to land Davis at a discount, though.<\/p>\n<p>Davis is only 26 years old, so he should have plenty of football left in him, even after his injury. He would be best suited in an offense that allows him to maximize his vertical capabilities. That said, keep an eye on some playoff contenders to consider him on a discounted one-year deal before he signs another contract next offseason. &#8211; PFN<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, PFN linked San Francisco to Wilson. The 29-year-old began his career as an undrafted free agent with the 49ers where he was San Francisco&#8217;s leading rusher during the 2020 season with 126 carries for 600 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson had just 16 carries last season with the <a href=\"https:\/\/dolphinswire.usatoday.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dolphins<\/a> and a return to San Francisco is a fit that might make sense for all parties.<\/p>\n<p>The 49ers still have $45.3 million in effective cap space according to <a href=\"https:\/\/overthecap.com\/salary-cap-space\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Over The Cap;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Over The Cap<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: <a href=\"https:\/\/ninerswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/niners\/2025\/07\/24\/49ers-remaining-nfl-free-agents-trio\/85350188007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:49ers linked to trio of best remaining NFL free agents;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">49ers linked to trio of best remaining NFL free agents<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"San Francisco training camp is officially underway from the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, Calif. 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