How 49ers, other NFC powers should fare in division races next season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The 49ers made several moves during NFL free agency in order to chase their hopes of another Super Bowl run. The challenge for the organization is keeping the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft in mind while also staying conscious of quarterback Brock Purdy’s impending mega-contract in 2025.
General manager John Lynch and the front office added to the roster in order to fill holes left by free agents, all while trying not to break the bank. San Francisco is $13.5 million under the 2024 salary cap, per Spotrac.com, after restructuring the contracts of linebacker Fred Warner and tight end George Kittle.
The 49ers’ conference counterparts had the same purpose in mind to compete with the reigning NFC champions next season. Here is a look at how the NFC shapes up following free agency.
NFC East
The Cowboys were relatively quiet during free agency, lacking available money due to quarterback Dak Prescott’s sizable contract. The team is banking on their incoming draft picks to add production in 2024, which is never guaranteed.
Arrivals:
LB Eric Kendricks
Re-signed:
CB C.J. Goodwin
CB Jourdan Lewis
DT Carl Davis
LS Trent Sieg
Departures:
WR Michael Gallup
LB Leighton Vander Esch
After a fast start to the 2023 NFL season, the Eagles lost to the the 49ers in Week 13 and never bounced back, eventually losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Super Wild Card Weekend. Philadelphia was very active during free agency, signing several players to lucrative contacts — including the addition of All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley in hopes of getting back to the Super Bowl.
Arrivals:
RB Saquon Barkley
DE Bryce Huff
OLB Zack Baun
S C.J. Gardner Johnson
LB Devin White
G Matt Hennessy
WR DeVante Parker
QB Kenny Pickett
Re-signed:
DE Brandon Graham
TE Albert Okwuegbunam
P Braden Mann
K Jake Elliott (extended)
Departures:
S Kevin Byard
CB Avonte Maddox
C Jason Kelce (retired)
DT Fletcher Cox (retired)
S Kevin…
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Publish date : 2024-03-25 16:27:04
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