Earnest Brown IV and Raymond Johnson III, two defensive tackles, have signed one-year contracts with the San Francisco 49ers, the

team announced. The Los Angeles Rams selected Brown IV in the fifth round of the 2021 draft. In three years, he started three games.

Brown made seven appearances in 2023 and tallied five tackles.

In 2021, Johnson III was a free agent who was not selected. The New York Giants were his team during his debut season. Shortly

before the 2022 regular season began, Johnson III, who had been dismissed after one season, signed a practice squad contract with

the Cincinnati Bengals. Before the 2023 regular season began, he was freed after serving for a year. Johnson III was a member of the

Detroit Lions practice squad during the previous season.

The other players either finished their seasons or were on the 49ers practice squad at some point during the previous year, making

Johnson and Brown the first signees outside of the building.

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The 1,300-yard wide receiver in the Bills trade proposal is Josh Allen’s “go-to target.”

In order to give quarterback Josh Allen a legitimate No. 1 receiver in Stefon Diggs, the Buffalo Bills traded a first-round choice to the

Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 offseason, altering the course of their offense.

According to an insider, the Bills may attempt to duplicate the success in the upcoming offseason by pursuing wide receiver Brandon

Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers. According to Jarrett Bailey of AtoZ Sports, Aiyuk might emerge as Allen’s new top target and would

be a good match for the Bills, who are facing another year with a tight salary cap.

Aiyuk Brandon’s Uncertain Future

Bailey observed that Aiyuk appeared uncertain about his future in San Francisco, expressing his ability to envision himself staying

with the 49ers “if that’s the best move” on the day of the team’s locker cleanup after the team’s Super Bowl defeat.

The same circumstances that led Diggs to Buffalo in 2020 also apply to Aiyuk. In a 2021 interview with Richard Sherman on “The Cris

Collinsworth Podcast,” general manager of the Bills Brandon Beane stated that the team attempted to acquire Diggs in 2019 but was

turned down. Beane called back and inquired again when there appeared to be a rift between Diggs and the Vikings.

“Stef put out a tweet out there after the season as we’re approaching free agency last year,” Beane remarked. “I don’t recall what it was

about, but it had to do with fresh starts or something.” When we followed up with the Vikings, the topic had changed. That was not

“Hell no.” “We’re not shopping him, but if you really want him, consider what you would really want and what that would be.”

Bailey, who thought Aiyuk was a huge potential addition, indicated the Bills should make a similar effort at him.

In the Bills’ offense, “Aiyuk would immediately become a go-to target, if not the go-to target,” he wrote. In terms of catches (75), yards

(1,342), and touchdowns (7), he led the 49ers.

The wide receiver group for the Bills had trouble staying consistent in 2023, and Diggs finished the season on a low note after going

seven games without a touchdown reception, which was the longest run in his career.

Niners Hope to Hold on to Skilled Receiver

The 49ers seem eager to bring back Aiyuk despite the trade speculations that swirled around him in the days following his team’s

Super Bowl defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team is investigating a long-term deal, according to general manager John Lynch,

who praised the 25-year-old for his significant contribution to the offense.

Lynch stated on February 13 via Niners Nation, “You have to prioritize all these things.” “As you are aware, Brandon is about to enter

his fifth year of eligibility. He has been an excellent player for us. Kyle Shanahan, the head coach, frequently refers to him as a warrior

due to the way he competes. And that comes through to everyone, whether they are fans or experts; they can see the production that he

has had and the passion with which he plays. He ought to be just as proud of what he’s become as we are.

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