As things currently stand, the 49ers are scheduled to have 28 players reach free agency. That group includes 21 unrestricted free agents, six restricted free agents, and one exclusive-rights free agent.
Below is a breakdown of the different free-agent classifications, followed by a complete list of the 49ers players set to hit the open market in March.
Unrestricted free agent (UFA): A player with an expiring contract who has accrued four or more seasons and is free to negotiate with any team once the new league year begins.
Restricted free agent (RFA): A player with an expiring contract who has three accrued seasons. The original team can match any offer the player receives from another team.
Exclusive-rights free agent (ERFA): A player with an expiring contract who has fewer than three accrued seasons. He cannot negotiate with other teams if his original team extends a qualifying offer.
Unrestricted free agents
- LG Ben Bartch
- WR Kendrick Bourne
- LG Spencer Burford
- DT Jordan Elliott
- DE Clelin Ferrell
- LB Luke Gifford
- DT Kevin Givens
- DE Yetur Gross-Matos
- C Matt Hennessy
- WR Jauan Jennings
- LB Eric Kendricks
- WR Skyy Moore
- P Thomas Morstead
- K Eddy Piñeiro
- S Jason Pinnock
- RB Brian Robinson Jr.
- LB Curtis Robinson
- RB Patrick Taylor
- WR Trent Taylor
- LB Garret Wallow
- LS Jon Weeks
Restricted free agents
- DE Robert Beal Jr.
- DT Kalia Davis
- DE Tarron Jackson
- CB Chase Lucas
- DE Sam Okuayinonu
- TE Jake Tonges
Exclusive-rights free agent
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