San Francisco 49ers

Now that the San Francisco 49ers have improved their roster to the point of being an 8-8 team, the club does not feel as inclined to spend wildly on the open market on free agents.

Instead, the low-revenue 49ers would rather earmark some of their free-agent dollars toward signing some of their young stars to long-term contract extensions.

The 49ers are expected to sign several free agents, but it might be in the second wave of the signing process. One 49ers source said it is possible that the club will not emerge from free agency with a starter.

General manager Scot McCloughan said the prospects of no salary cap in the NFL will have no impact on the 49ers' plans, as they figure to place their emphasis on improving through the draft, where the 49ers expect to land a...

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For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother Eli.

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For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

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CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Browns have signed linebacker Scott Fujita and offensive lineman Tony Pashos to multi-year contracts as unrestricted free agents.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Free agent quarterback David Carr arrived in the Bay Area on Friday to visit with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Free agent quarterback David Carr arrived in the Bay Area on Friday to visit with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers said Carr was in town and would meet with the club Friday night and again Saturday. While coach Mike Singletary has repeatedly said 2005 No. 1 pick Alex Smith is his starter going forward, Singletary didn't rule out signing an experienced quarterback who could push Smith and...

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Matt Wilhelm to a one-year contract, keeping him from becoming an unrestricted free agent Thursday night.

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The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Matt Wilhelm to a one-year contract, keeping him from becoming an unrestricted free agent Thursday night. Wilhelm joined the Niners, coming off an 8-8 season, on Oct. 19 after Jeff Ulbrich was placed on season-ending injured reserve because of a concussion.

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How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday's opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don't intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. "There will be some real good players that are going to get cut," general manager Ozzie Newsome said.

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