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According to Adam Schefter, 49ers Make Waves in NFC by Beginning Talks with 2x Super Bowl LB from Patriots

San Francisco, California – The San Francisco 49ers are looking to add experience to their relatively young edge rusher group as they begin contract negotiations with veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, according to sources from Adam Schefter of ESPN.

After losing key defensive players in the offseason and letting others walk in free agency, the 49ers are facing depth issues at the pass rusher position.

Drake Jackson is expected to take on a bigger role, while Robert Beal Jr. and Jalen Graham will also see increased opportunities.

However, the team still needs an experienced player to help mentor and set an example for the younger group.

Van Noy, 35, is currently a free agent after two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

During that time, he recorded 23.5 sacks and 91 tackles, proving he still has the ability to create pressure on opposing offenses even as he enters the twilight of his career.

With 12 years of NFL experience, Van Noy is one of the most versatile and intelligent linebackers in the league.

He has played a total of 173 games, recording 57 sacks, 561 tackles, 14 forced fumbles, and contributed to two Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots (Super Bowl LI and LIII).

In 2024, he was selected to the Pro Bowl following an impressive performance with the Ravens.

Sources say both parties are serious about the negotiations.

The 49ers value Van Noy’s experience and mentorship role, while he sees San Francisco as a competitive environment where he can contribute in what may be his final season in the league.

“San Francisco is where winning is expected,” Van Noy said in recent conversations, according to sources close to the negotiations. “I still believe I have enough in the tank, and I want to be in a situation where I can make plays and help a group of young players develop.”

“San Francisco is where winning is always expected every season,” Van Noy shared in recent conversations, according to sources close to the negotiations. “I still believe I have enough in the tank, and I want to go to a place where I can make impactful plays and help young players grow. San Francisco is that place.”

If an agreement is reached — likely a short-term deal with incentives — it would be a smart move to bolster depth without significantly impacting the budget.

This move could turn out to be one of the smartest veteran additions of the offseason, helping to strengthen the 49ers' defense for the 2026 season.

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