The San Francisco 49ers made one of the more exciting splash additions so far this offseason with their $60 million agreement with Mike Evans.
While it's a very fun move, there is still one major issue the 49ers have not resolved this offseason yet. That has to do with Trent Williams and his $39 million cap hit.
With some uncertainty about Williams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the 49ers are in agreement with a former New England Patriots offensive tackle, Vederian Lowe, on a $12 million deal.
49ers agree to $12M deal with Vederian Lowe
"The 49ers are signing OT Vederian Lowe to a two-year, $12M max contract with $5.5 million guaranteed, per source," Rapoport reports.
Lowe is a 26-year-old offensive tackle who started just four games last season. In 2024, he caught a trick-pass play for a four-yard touchdown.
While this deal isn't a big one, and the 49ers are still trying to work out Williams' contract situation, this is some insurance in case he departs in a trade this offseason.
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Lowe has made 25 starts for the Patriots since his debut in 2022. Though he began his career with the Minnesota Vikings, he's been far more impactful with the Patriots.
This is a nice depth addition for the 49ers, and if Williams ends up being traded away this offseason, he will be a major piece for San Francisco to make up for the loss of their future Hall of Fame left tackle.
While he's not going to be an instant impact starter or replacement for Williams, this insurance pickup might mean more than it seems at the moment for the 49ers by the start of the season.
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