For some time now, Niner Noise has been touting the idea the San Francisco 49ers should go after veteran free-agent safety Tre Boston, who spent last season with the Niners’ NFC West rivals, the Arizona Cardinals.
Instead, San Francisco elected to roll largely with what it had at the position, defensive backs Jimmie Ward and Adrian Colbert.
But Ward suffered a broken collarbone during the first week of organized team activities (OTAs), and he’ll be out for eight to 12 weeks. And while he should be able to return by the regular season, Ward’s notable injury history should create enough concern for the 49ers to at least explore adding some depth and competition.