Which 49ers signing in free agency will be the best value?
Free agency is all about value. Who will provide the most for the 49ers?
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 18: Christian Kirk #13 of the Houston Texans carries the ball as Carlton Davis III #7 of the New England Patriots defends in the first quarter during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers have added the following players via free agency: WR Mike Evans DT Osa Odighizuwa WR Christian Kirk CB Nate Hobbs LB Dre Greenlaw OT Vederian Lowe IOL Brett Toth P Corliss Waitman Evans and Odighizuwa were brought in to be difference-makers who would impact the game tangibly while making it easier for their teammates. As of today, Toth is the most experienced left guard on the roster.
The NFL Draft is about a month away. Things could change. But, if they don’t, Toth is the likely starter at left guard.
If that were the case, and Toth gave the offense replacement-level with a cap number of $2. 5 million, that’d be the definition of value. Greenlaw got $13.
5 million to come home and help get the run defense on track. The Niners finished 31st in rushing success rate last season. If there was something the defensive line could hang their hats on, it was being competitive against the run.