The 49ers’ state of limbo, ushered in by Monday’s mass of exodus of talent, continued and even intensified along the defensive line Tuesday. The team released 32-year-old edge rusher Leonard Floyd in the afternoon, a move which saved them about $8 million.
So with Joey Bosa not coming aboard, the 49ers have only three defensive ends — Nick Bosa, Yetur Gross-Matos, and Sam Okuayinonu — who played significant snaps last season under contract. They also only have four rotation-level defensive tackles — Jordan Elliott, Kevin Givens, Evan Anderson, and Kalia Davis — on the 90-man roster. The roster doesn’t feature a single premium player at that important position.