The San Francisco 49ers personnel department will keep a close eye on roster cuts around the NFL as teams trim their rosters ahead of Week 1. Some have already begun.
For example, the New England Patriots released former 49ers defensive tackle Mike Purcell. The 328-pounder may not have the same value as when he entered the league, but he is a veteran presence who could help fill Kalia Davis’s role.
Here’s a look at four players on the bubble around the NFL who could help the Niners. Understand that most of these players will come with a risk and are being released or on the roster bubble for a reason.