The San Francisco 49ers signed linebacker Malcolm Smith on Thursday, and they might not be done adding to their linebacker corps. ESPN’s Ed Werder tweeted on Friday suggesting the 49ers might be in the mix for New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower. He did not say for certain, but offered this maybe:
The 49ers have NaVorro Bowman in the middle linebacker role, and it would appear Malcolm Smith will play on the weak side. Ahmad Brooks would seem to be a fit for the bigger SAM role, but if the 49ers signed Hightower he would likely plug in there immediately.