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49ers Eye Cornerbacks Barron and Johnson for NFL Draft

3/27/2025

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49ers Pursue Cornerbacks

With a struggling secondary, the San Francisco 49ers are setting their sights on cornerbacks Jahdae Barron from Texas and Will Johnson from Michigan for the 2025 NFL Draft. Barron’s versatility and Johnson’s playmaking skills, despite injury worries, could be pivotal as the 49ers aim to revamp their defense with the 11th overall pick.

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49ers Consider Purdy Trade

The San Francisco 49ers are weighing the possibility of trading quarterback Brock Purdy, potentially avoiding a hefty $60 million contract extension. Analyst Grant Cohn proposes swapping Purdy for a first-round pick while bringing in Aaron Rodgers at a lower cost. Additionally, the team has signed Mac Jones, enhancing their quarterback lineup.

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49ers Pursue Cornerbacks

With a struggling secondary, the San Francisco 49ers are setting their sights on cornerbacks Jahdae Barron from Texas and Will Johnson from Michigan for the 2025 NFL Draft. Barron’s versatility and Johnson’s playmaking skills, despite injury worries, could be pivotal as the 49ers aim to revamp their defense with the 11th overall pick.

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