After finding out new details on some players’ contracts, it’s time for an updated look at the 49ers 2023 salary cap situation, plus remaining team needs.<\/p>\n
The 49ers have 65 players signed for 2023, with $2,964,862\u00a0in salary cap space, and below are the players signed for 2023, and their current cap number.<\/p>\n
Lastly, below are the 49ers remaining team needs in my eyes.<\/p>\n
Quarterback<\/strong>: The 49ers still need to bring in another QB or 2, not to compete, but to be the 3rd QB this season, likely on the practice squad, someone acquired through the draft or as a UDFA.<\/p>\n Tight End<\/strong>: The team needs to add a better #2 TE to this team, someone who can do the same things George Kittle does, which is a good receiver, & blocker, right now they have just Kittle, Dwelley, & Woerner under contract, so look for them to add 1 more in the draft or free agency.<\/p>\n Interior Offensive Line<\/strong>: The 49ers could bring in someone to battle it out with the likes of Nick Zakelj, & Jason Poe, or they could be looking to bring in a center of the future if they don\u2019t see Zakelj or Poe as that guy.<\/p>\n Right Tackle<\/strong>: The 49ers brought back Colton McKivitz, but he\u2019s not guaranteed the starting right tackle spot, so expect the team to either sign a cheap veteran to compete, or at least draft someone that they can develop.<\/p>\n EDGE<\/strong>: The 49ers brought in Clelin Ferrell, & Austin Bryant, but the team lost Samson Ebukam, Charles Omenihu, & Jordan Willis, while Kerry Hyder Jr. is still a free agent, so the team needs to add some much needed EDGE rush depth, or even someone to either start over Drake Jackson, or push Jackson.<\/p>\n Linebacker<\/strong>: This isn\u2019t a big pressing need, but if the 49ers want to keep 6 linebackers, instead of the usual 5, then they probably draft someone to come in and compete, while also adding 1-2 as UDFAs, as they only, in my eyes, have 4 locks at linebacker.<\/p>\n Free Safety<\/strong>: The 49ers brought back Gipson, but they need to find a free safety of the future, and the draft makes the most sense, plus they have a former UDFA that I like a lot in Tayler Hawkins, but still look for them to add a young safety.<\/p>\n Place Kicker<\/strong>: With the addition of Zane Gonzalez, I still expect the 49ers to add a kicker through the draft or as an undrafted free agent to compete with Zane, as his $1.465 million isn\u2019t guaranteed at all.<\/p>\n