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SF 49ers free agency: Making the call on Jordan Reed

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed (81) Mandatory Credit: Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports

The SF 49ers are dealing with a stack of players hitting NFL free agency this offseason, prompting questions about Jordan Reed returning.

A year ago, the SF 49ers went to great lengths trying to improve the depth behind All-Pro tight end George Kittle. Rumors surfaced they were in on now-Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper, yet head coach Kyle Shanahan and Co. eventually settled on two other contingency options: 2020 rookie tight end Charlie Woerner and the veteran, Jordan Reed.