Five intriguing free agents who could interest 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The 49ers face a crucial offseason as they look to round out their roster for the true beginning of the Trey Lance era.
The 49ers’ first move of the offseason likely will be to find a trade destination for veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Offloading Garoppolo will give the 49ers around $25 million more in salary cap space. San Francisco will have 21 unrestricted free agents, including guard Laken Tomlinson, safety Jaquiski Tartt, nickel back K’Waun Williams, defensive tackle D.J. Jones and cornerback Jason Verrett.
San Francisco also has a decision to make on edge rusher Dee Ford. Ford has missed 29 of the 49ers’ last 36 games due to a back injury. Should the 49ers move on from Ford before June 1, they can save about $2 million in cap space while being hit with a $9.8 million dead cap charge. If they cut Ford after June 1, they will save $7 million in cap space and get a $4.4 million…