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Former Lions DE Austin Bryant visiting 49ers

Mar 22, 2023 at 6:51 AM

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According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, former Detroit Lions defensive end Austin Bryant is visiting with the San Francisco 49ers. He is an unrestricted free agent.

As Pelissero states in his tweet, the Lions made Bryant (6-5, 250) a fourth-round selection (No. 117 overall) out of Clemson in 2019. He registered nine tackles, a tackle for a loss, three quarterback hits, and a pass defensed through nine game appearances with the Lions last season, per Pro Football Reference.

His most productive season came in 2021 when the edge rusher recorded a career-high 4.5 sacks to go with his 31 tackles, five tackles for a loss, and six quarterback hits.

While the 49ers added former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell to their defensive line, the team also watched defensive ends Samson Ebukam (Colts), Charles Omenihu (Chiefs), and Jordan Willis (Raiders) depart in free agency.

Bryant, 26, has recorded 65 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, 11 quarterback hits, 4.5 sacks, and a pass defensed in 33 game appearances (six starts) through his four NFL seasons.

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