Niners News and Notes

Two ESPN writers envision Malcolm Butler landing with 49ers

The latest panel for ESPN NFL Insiders asks writers where New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler might land in free agency. Two of the writers predicted he would end up with the San Francisco
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Bears officially use transition tag on cornerback Kyle Fuller

The Chicago Bears made a move on Tuesday to prevent cornerback Kyle Fuller from getting away too easily. The team applied the transition tag on Fuller at the cost of $12.97 million, according to Ian R
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Steelers officially use franchise tag on running back Le'Veon Bell

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Pittsburgh Steelers have used the franchise tag on running back Le'Veon Bell, which means he will not hit free agency on March 14. This is the second-stra
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Rams use franchise tag on Lamarcus Joyner, not Sammy Watkins

As expected, the Los Angeles Rams have elected to use the non-exclusive franchise tag on safety Lamarcus Joyner and not wide receiver Sammy Watkins. If the Rams cannot re-sign Watkins in the next week
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49ers expected to target receiver Allen Robinson in free agency, per reports

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to target Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson when he becomes a free agent on March 14, according to multiple sources including our own Al Sacco. I&
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