Re-sign DE Ronald Blair
Depth was such an important aspect of the 49ers’ dominant defensive line last year, and while they’ll be missing Buckner on the interior, bringing Blair back on a one-year deal ensures they’ll retain some of that depth. Blair has become a reliable member of the 49ers’ defensive line rotation, posting 8.5 sacks in 25 games over the last two years. He tore his ACL in Week 10 and his status for the start of the year is up in the air. However, once he’s back, he’s a valuable piece of one of the NFL’s top defensive lines.
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