Less than a week into the NFL’s free-agent signing period, things have slowed down.
The 49ers' top priority likely shifts to taking care of tight end George Kittle, who is set to enter the final year of his original four-year contract.
The 49ers managed to retain four of their top-five players -- Arik Armstead, Jimmie Ward, Ronald Blair and Ben Garland -- scheduled for unrestricted free agent. They also signed running back Jerick McKinnon to a new, reduced contract.
The departures will be felt, though. Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints, and the 49ers traded team MVP DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts for the No.