A former 49ers linebacker has signed a contract with the Eagles…….

A different participant has left. Oren Burks, a former linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, has agreed to a one-year contract worth

up to $2.5 million with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.

For the last two seasons, Burks has been an important member of the 49ers’ special teams. He even offered emergency assistance to

the 49ers defense when they needed it, like they did during the Super Bowl. When Dre Greenlaw was sidelined with an Achilles tear

during the Super Bowl, Burks was able to play for over three quarters of the game.

Considering that he wasn’t intended to be there, he did a great job. Burks ends up playing a similar role—that of a crucial member of

the special teams who can step in at linebacker when necessary for the defense. For the 49ers, losing him isn’t at all devastating. They

signed Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles again and De’Vondre Campbell, a former linebacker for the Green Bay Packers.

Burks would be the odd man out because the role was established after those two inked contracts. Greenlaw will use Campbell as a

stand-in until he is prepared to return. Regarding Burks’ special teams position, that can be filled by anyone. It’s likely that Jalen

Graham or one of the younger guys in Dee Winters will be assigned to it.

It is worth considering whether the 49ers could consider selecting a linebacker in the draft. Sixth and seventh round draft selections,

respectively, went to Graham and Winters. They don’t really need to become anything more than special teams guys for the 49ers.

Additionally, there might be doubts about Greenlaw’s ability to become the same player he previously was. Now that the 49ers have

decided on a linebacker, it is something to consider.

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