With $115,411,126 in projected salary cap space, per Over the Cap, the San Francisco 49ers are in a unique position where they can add a substantial amount of talent on the 2018 free-agent market.
Sure, some of this money will be used to extend or re-sign players this upcoming season. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s pending deal has been a hot topic.
But still, general manager John Lynch is going to have, essentially, blank checks to dish out on the open market as he sees fit. And for a rebuilding team trending in the right direction after 2017’s strong finish, free-agent players may view San Francisco as a preferred destination.