49ers insider suggests 4 possible edge rusher signings
The 49ers need edge rushing depth, and there are plenty of options in free agency they could target.
The San Francisco 49ers may look to bolster their pass-rushing defense by signing one or more edge rushers from the open market, according to an insider source cited by The Athletic's Matt Barrows. The potential signings could alleviate the team's depth concerns and provide a dependable starter rather than a project.
Four options Barrows highlighted are Leonard Floyd, Haason Reddick, Joey Bosa, and former 49ers edge rusher Yetur Gross-Matos. Floyd, 34, had 3.5 sacks for the Atlanta Falcons last season and is a familiar face to the 49ers front office and defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Despite his modest sack numbers, Barrows believes the 49ers are not in a position to be picky, having already struggled with sack production this season.
Reddick, 31, specializes in a similar system to the one implemented by Morris and could be viewed as a more natural fit than bulkier pass-rushers. He registered 2.5 sacks for the Buccaneers in 2025 but should still be desirable for the 49ers' front office. Joey Bosa, the older brother of Joey Bosa, might also be on the radar, provided he remains injury-free for the entirety of the 2025 season. His production last season was solid, contributing five sacks and 54 quarterback pressures.
Gross-Matos, who played for the 49ers in the past two seasons, had a knee issue that limited his availability. However, when healthy, he produced a 16.3% pass-rush win rate, which was the second-highest on the team. Signing Gross-Matos could provide the 49ers with depth and pass-rushing production without a significant financial investment.
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