The 49ers' top priority during the offseason is to lock up quarterback Brock Purdy for the foreseeable future, but there also are several internal free agents they should target for new contracts.San Francisco has quite a few players set to become free agents once the 2025 league year officially begins in March, but there are five that would have the biggest impact on the 49ers' future.Aside from Purdy, here are the five 49ers free agents who should be at the top of the list: 5. Tight end Eric SaubertSaubert was on the field for 377 offensive snaps and 302 on special teams while appearing in 17 games — three as a starter — this season.George Kittle will remain the starter in 2025 but Saubert, who registered 11 catches on 14 targets for 97 yards, one touchdown and five first downs, is a perfect backup for the All-Pro.4. Defensive lineman Javon HargraveThe 49ers definitely could have used a healthy Hargrave on the interior of the line to improve its struggling run defense. But San Francisco plans to release the stout defense tackle after he suffered a season-ending triceps tear in Week 3. Hargrave received his second career Pro Bowl nod in his first season with the 49ers after...
Five non-Purdy in-house free agents 49ers should try to re-sign
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