The deadline is approaching for teams to place the franchise tag on players, and two notable free agents are not expected to get the designation. NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport tweeted that Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe and Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Brandon Williams are not expected to be tagged.
The 49ers signed defensive tackle Earl Mitchell to a four-year, $16 million deal this past weekend, but that does not preclude another signing. Mitchell is expected to get $5.5 million in his first year, likely covering signing bonus and base salary.