The San Francisco 49ers lost a big name along their defensive line late on the first day of NFL free agency when D.J. Jones inked a three-year, $30 million contract ($20 million guaranteed) with the Denver Broncos.
Jones was a force for the Niners last season, starting every game while posting career highs in tackles (56), tackles for loss (10), quarterback hits (3), and forced fumbles (2).
Jones has been a staple on the 49ers' interior defensive line since the team drafted him in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Taking on a larger and larger role in each subsequent year of his career, Jones put together his most impactful play this season.