The San Francisco 49ers have some key pieces heading toward free agency and the Cincinnati Bengals were floated as a fit for one.

CINCINNATI — The 49ers will release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave when the new league year begins. John Lynch made the announcement earlier this week. Hargrave will be 32 next month, but the ...

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Lynch made it clear the 49ers are fully committed to keeping Brock Purdy, who is eligible for a contract extension immediately. Purdy had 3,864 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in 2024 but San Francisco missed the playoffs after winning the NFC and finishing as runner-up to the Kansas City Chiefs last season.

The 49ers will release defensive tackle Javon ... but the former Pro Bowler could be an ideal fit with the Bengals. Cincinnati desperately needs to boost their pass rush. Hargrave had at least ...

Townsend is a former longtime Steelers cornerback who has managed secondaries across the NFL over the last decade. He has been a defensive backs coach for the Titans (2016-17), Giants (2018, assistant), Bears (2019-21), Jaguars (2022-23) and Lions (2024). The last two stops have included duties as the defensive passing game coordinator.