The San Francisco 49ers signed probably the largest free agent available, defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, to a four-
year, $84 million contract to improve their interior defensive line.
However, the squad lost several significant players, leaving voids in the roster, both in terms of starters and depth.
Which free agent will be the team’s most significant loss in 2023?
McGlinchey’s exit from the 49ers was unavoidable, but it was still painful, since he inked a five-year, $87.5 million
contract with the Denver Broncos during free agency.
McGlinchey was a divisive player for the 49ers, frequently drawing criticism from fans for his inconsistent play, but
he still delivered a level of competence in a position with few high-end players.
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The 49ers chose not to upgrade the position with outside resources, instead relying on swing tackle Colton McKivitz
to take over the starting role.
It remains to be seen whether McKivitz is up to the task, and the 49ers’ offensive plan, particularly in the run game,
could be determined by that answer.
If anything was unavoidable, it was the fallout between the 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo, to the point where head
coach Kyle Shanahan officially denied any possibility of bringing back the veteran starter after the season.
Garoppolo. San Francisco’s quarterback since the end of the 2017 season, signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract
with the Las Vegas Raiders this summer.
