The San Francisco 49ers have seen a significant roster shakeup this offseason. After re-signing nine of their own free agents and watching 13 others depart for new teams, there are still nine players from the 2025 roster who remain unsigned. Let's take a closer look at who's still available and whether a return to the Bay Area could be in the cards.
First up is wide receiver Jauan Jennings, a fan favorite who spent the last six seasons with the 49ers after being selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft out of Tennessee. Jennings has quietly built an impressive résumé, hauling in 210 passes for 2,581 yards and 22 touchdowns over his career. Last season, he stepped up as the team's top wideout for the first time, proving he can handle a bigger workload. His tenacity and blocking ability make him a valuable asset in Kyle Shanahan's system.
Veteran punter Thomas Morstead joined the 49ers in 2025 after stops with the New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and Miami Dolphins. The Super Bowl champion and one-time Pro Bowler may have averaged just 43.6 yards per punt last year, but he set a career-high with 50% of his punts landing inside the 20-yard line. That kind of precision is gold for a defense looking to pin opponents deep.
Defensive end Clelin Ferrell made a return to the 49ers midway through the 2025 season after two years away. In just eight games, he tied for the team lead in sacks with four—a reminder of the pass-rushing potential that made him a first-round pick back in 2019. Ferrell's familiarity with the scheme could make him a natural fit for a reunion.
Another edge rusher, Yetur Gross-Matos, signed a two-year deal with the 49ers in 2024 after starting his career with the Carolina Panthers. Over the past two seasons, he appeared in 19 games, recording 27 tackles and four sacks. While not a household name, his versatility along the defensive line offers solid depth.
Defensive tackle Kevin Givens is a homegrown talent, having signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State in 2019. Over seven seasons with the team, he amassed 92 tackles, eight sacks, three passes defensed, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble. His interior pressure and hustle have made him a reliable rotational piece.
Linebacker Eric Kendricks joined the 49ers late in the 2025 season after spending eight years with the Minnesota Vikings and one each with the Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys. Though he recorded just six tackles in three regular-season games, he turned it on in the playoffs, starting both games and racking up 19 postseason tackles. That clutch performance shows he still has plenty left in the tank.
Finally, the 49ers also have interest in a former Los Angeles Ram, adding an intriguing layer to the NFC West rivalry. With the draft now in the rearview mirror, these nine free agents could still find their way back to Santa Clara—or land elsewhere as teams look to fill depth charts before training camp.