The Raiders drafted Ferrell (6-4, 265) out of Clemson with the No. 4 overall pick in 2019. The selection came two picks after the 49ers drafted defensive end Nick Bosa. Ferrell registered 26 tackles, three tackles for a loss, eight quarterback hits, two sacks, and two passes defensed through 16 game appearances (four starts) with the Raiders last season, per Pro Football Reference.
Ferrell, 25, has recorded 105 tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, 32 quarterback hits, 10 sacks, 11 passes defensed, and two forced fumbles in 58 game appearances (30 starts) through his four NFL seasons.
The defender earned his best Pro Football Focus grades in 2020 with career-high overall (76.1), run defense (76.6), and pass-rushing (70.0) grades.
Chargers signing former 49ers, Cowboys QB Trey Lance
By David Bonilla
Apr 4
All that talk about Trey Lance potentially heading north of the border can now be put to rest. Despite the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League adding him to their negotiation list, Lance is staying in the NFL. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Los...
NFL exec doubts Brock Purdy gets top-market deal from 49ers
By David Bonilla
Apr 3
Speculation continues to swirl around what kind of contract extension quarterback Brock Purdy might receive from the San Francisco 49ers. Will he land a deal comparable to Dak Prescott's $60 million annual average, or will his salary fall further down the list, possibly outside...
John Lynch: 49ers deal with Brock Purdy before offseason program possible, but not guaranteed
By David Bonilla
Mar 31
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke with reporters Monday at the NFL's annual league meeting in Florida, addressing contract negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy—while keeping details to a minimum.
One thing, however, was clear when asked if Purdy...
Jed York: Brock Purdy is a top-10 QB, and 49ers deal 'shouldn't be that hard'
By David Bonilla
Apr 1
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York is steering clear of the contract negotiations between the team and quarterback Brock Purdy. The goal is to secure a long-term extension that would make Purdy one of the NFL's highest-paid players. The challenge lies in determining fair...
