The Press Democrat · Mar 9, 2017
Report: 49ers expected to sign LB Malcolm Smith
After reportedly reaching agreements with four offensive free agents since the legal tampering period began on Tuesday, the 49ers seem to have reached an agreement with their first defensive free agent — linebacker Malcolm Smith.
Adding to @PSchrags: Super Bowl XLVII MVP LB Malcolm Smith expected to sign with the 49ers after the start of free agency, sources say.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 2017
Smith is a serviceable 27-year-old linebacker who started 30 games for the Raiders the past two seasons. He spent the first-four seasons of his career as a backup outside linebacker for the Seahawks where he played under 49ers’ current defensive coordinator, Robert Saleh.
