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The offseason brought the biggest change the 49ers have had on their defensive line since Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch arrived in 2017.
Matt Barrows and David Lombardi26
Kocurek compared two of his newcomers to D.J. Jones — an interior defender for the 49ers who signed with the Denver Broncos in 2022.
Matt Barrows and David Lombardi30
A new coordinator, adding Brandon Staley and getting the front and secondary in sync are all part of the effort this offseason.
Ted Nguyen72
As the 49ers try to reload for another run at a Super Bowl, follow along for all of their additions and subtractions during free agency.
Matt Barrows and David Lombardi91
Leonard Floyd and Maliek Collins are expected to be new starters on the 49ers' D-line, while longtime mainstay Arik Armstead departs.
David Lombardi43
Tidbits from the start of free agency include how the D-line will look in 2024, Yetur Gross-Matos' role and the outlook for Dre Greenlaw.
Matt Barrows75
Floyd is one of the most durable players in the NFL, having played in every game of the last six years.
The Athletic Staff55
Who else should the Bills prioritize in re-signing this offseason? The Athletic examines.
Joe Buscaglia63
Which of the Bills' top unrestricted free agents could be the most coveted in March? The Athletic examines.
Joe Buscaglia57
The Bills figured out how to slow the Dolphins, while rookie QBs Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud benefitted from quality coaching.
Ted Nguyen89
Rodgers was placed on injured reserve this week after rupturing his Achilles a few plays into Monday night's game.
The Athletic Staff188
A look at nine players who ended 2022 on a high note and appear primed to keep things rolling this fall.
Larry Holder58
Floyd spent the past three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and totaled 29 sacks.
Joe Buscaglia and Larry Holder52
There are still some big names available on the free-agent market. Which make sense for the Giants?
Charlotte Carroll61
Do they add a veteran pass rusher? Keep Robbie Gould? Who gets cut? Matt Barrows and David Lombardi take on the 49ers' 53-man roster.
David Lombardi and Matt Barrows13
Cooper Kupp gives an update on his rehab from an ankle injury, and Jalen Ramsey will have offseason shoulder surgery.
Jourdan Rodrigue26
Is there a silver lining to the catastrophic season the Rams have endured one year after winning the Super Bowl?
Jourdan Rodrigue43
No kicker has ever won Super Bowl MVP, but don't rule Evan McPherson out. As for the Rams, keep an eye on third pass rusher Leonard Floyd.
Stephen Holder9
From drafting Aaron Donald and Cooper Kupp to trading for Matthew Stafford and Jalen Ramsey, the Rams look to turn it into a title.
Jourdan Rodrigue71
Since arriving in Los Angeles, Rams OLB Leonard Floyd has started to come out of his shell.
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