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The 49ers tendered Jeff Wilson Jr.

Wilson is an exclusive rights free agent, and it would be a surprise if he’s playing anywhere other than San Francisco in 2020. Wilson mixes in as a receiving threat and red-zone option in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.

3/5/20 - 05:07 PM ET

Jimmy Graham and the Packers are expected to part ways, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Graham has a sizable cap hit for 2020, so this is not at all surprising. The veteran tight end is 33 years old, but he should not have much trouble drawing interest on the open market. Graham had just five touchdowns in two seasons with the Packers, as he and Aaron Rodgers couldn’t quite click consistently. Green Bay is reportedly expected to pursue Falcons tight end Austin Hooper in free agency.

Via: Ian Rapoport 3/4/20 - 05:28 PM ET

The 49ers exercised their team option on Kyle Juszczyk, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

This was obviously fully expected, as San Francisco values Juszczyk—who had a very strong Super Bowl—a ton. The “offensive weapon” for the Niners doesn’t have a ton of fantasy value as a fullback, but his presence will remain a positive for Kyle Shanahan’s offense in real life.

Via: Jeremy Fowler 3/4/20 - 05:08 PM ET

Trevor Siemian has healed from his ankle injury.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero says Siemian “received a clean bill of health this week from specialist Dr. David Porter” ahead of the start of free agency. Siemian’s season was ended after a dirty hit by Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, but thankfully the ugly injury has healed. Siemian has 25 career starts, and he’ll likely draw considerable interest as a backup option on the open market.

Via: Tom Pelissero 3/4/20 - 07:02 AM ET

The Chargers and Travis Benjamin are mutually parting ways, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Benjamin will become an unrestricted free agent this month, and the speedy receiver should draw a good amount of interest on the open market. Benjamin can also contribute on special teams as a punt returner, but his main concern is probably durability after playing just 17 games combined in the past two seasons.

Via: Ian Rapoport 3/3/20 - 09:07 AM ET

The Giants have picked up Alex Tanney’s option.

Tanney will be back in 2020 as he looks to compete for the backup job behind Daniel Jones. The Giants might also bring in another veteran quarterback with more playing experience behind Jones, though.

Via: Field Yates 3/3/20 - 07:36 AM ET

The Bengals plan to franchise tag A.J. Green, according to ESPN.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Bengals “want [Green] in Cincinnati in 2020 either through the tag or a longer deal.” Basically, the Bengals are not going to let their star receiver hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent. Green has indicated he wants to play his entire career with one team, and the best possibility for both sides is likely working out a nice long-term deal in the coming weeks. Presumptive No. 1 pick Joe Burrow will have an excellent set of weapons to work with as a rookie, assuming he is the selection in April.

Via: Jeremy Fowler 3/1/20 - 01:02 PM ET