The San Francisco 49ers are still suffering after a hard-fought Super Bowl loss, but they are already planning to
comeback next season. The 49ers are now making minor roster modifications, beginning with the release of
defensive back Isaiah Oliver, according to the team’s official website.
Oliver was selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft and spent his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons
before joining the 49ers last year. Throughout the 2023-24 season, the 27-year-old appeared in 17 games and
recorded 67 tackles (48 solo and 19 assisted), two passes defended, and one interception.
However, in the postseason, Isaiah Oliver did not play a single down. He did, however, participate in 35 special
teams snaps. The cornerback had just completed the first season of a two-year, $6,750,000 contract with the 49ers
before being cut.
The 49ers’ current offseason reflects positively on the team’s core lineup. Currently, San Francisco’s free agents do
not include any high-priority players, implying that the team will get another go at next season with mostly the same
major names.
Still, it won’t hurt to make a few changes here and there. The 49ers’ offensive line is one reoccurring issue that they
could address first. More protection is desperately needed for Brock Purdy, and the line’s total performance ranked
26th in pass protection this season. Furthermore, having a deeper cornerback rotation would improve the team’s
2024 campaign even further.
Overall, the 49ers’ free agency signings and other offseason decisions will undoubtedly have an impact on whether or
not the team returns to the big stage next season.
