Niners News and Notes

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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2018 NFL Draft: CB Joshua Jackson vs. CB Denzel Ward; who's the better fit?

The San Francisco 49ers' cornerback position is still missing a shutdown cornerback. Either of the two top cornerback prospects in Jackson or Ward will do over last seasons "Lukewarm Options" outside
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Free agency picture coming into focus as franchise tag deadline nears

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry have already been franchise tagged by their respective teams, ensuring the two players do not reach free agency
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NFL salary cap for 2018 set at $177.2 million, per reports

The NFL's salary cap for 2018, which is based on calculations used from the league's revenue, has been set at $177.2 million per team, according to multiple reports. That number is up from $167 millio
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