49ers named ‘perfect’ fit for 2 top remaining free agents
Who could interest the Niners on the free agent market?
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Joey Bosa #97 of the Buffalo Bills lines up before the snap during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers are looking like one of the more complete rosters in the NFL following free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, as they’ve addressed quite a few holes without losing much talent overall. Some of the key issues addressed this offseason were wide receiver and defensive line, where the 49ers added Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and De’Zhaun Stribling for the former and Osa Odighizuwa, Romello Height, and Gracen Halton for the latter.
But, there are still ways to improve the roster with a ton of free agents still on the board, and the compensatory formula is no longer an issue when signing players. So, who could San Francisco still target in free agency this late in the offseason? ESPN’s Matt Bowen broke down the best fits for the top remaining free agents left on the board, and unsurprisingly, the 49ers were listed for multiple players.
The first was veteran free agent guard Kevin Zeitler, who will be heading into his 15th NFL season. “The veteran has a physical inside presence, using his power to displace defensive tackles. And he has the movement ability to pull on gap schemes, which fits into Kyle Shanahan’s system,” Bowen wrote.
“Zeitler also uses his strong base in protection, ranking 37th out of 65 qualifying guards in pass block win rate last season (92. 4%). He would be an upgrade to the interior of San Francisco’s O-line, which saw left guard Spencer Burford leave for the Raiders in free agency.