The San Francisco 49ers suffered an unheralded, yet key loss during the offseason, losing perennial backup linebacker Brock Coyle to a career-ending concussion.
The Niners cut Coyle, so he could receive his guaranteed cash, yet that ultimately created a void Coyle held since joining the team back in 2017.
As a preemptive measure, San Francisco inked 25-year-old veteran linebacker David Mayo to a two-year deal. Mayo, who was grabbed by the Carolina Panthers in Round 5 of the 2015 NFL Draft, likely fills the void left by Coyle.
And it’s something he’s done ever since joining the pro ranks.