Of the 11 free agents the 49ers have signed this week, three are considered core special teams players, including Don Jones, who signed a two-year deal Friday evening.
Jones is listed as a safety, but he’s seen the most action as a coverage specialist. Last year, for example, he tied for the Texans’ team lead with 11 special teams tackles despite only playing in the last nine games. Jones, 26, began the season with the Browns before being released on Oct. 4.
The 49ers will be his sixth team; he’s had two stints with the Miami Dolphins.