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San Francisco 49ers: 5 Players the Team Needs to Move On from in 2017

By Peter Panacy

Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) watches the game action against Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) watches the game action against Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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The San Francisco 49ers are in need of a complete roster rebuild this offseason. Here are five players the Niners should say goodbye to between now and the beginning of the 2017 season.

Ahmad Brooks, 49ers
Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) reacts after a tackle in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Anyone who watched the San Francisco 49ers in 2017 can tell you the roster is bad.

Yes, there are some pieces with which to work. But this is a tiny minority. The vast portion of the Niners’ 53-man roster is comprised of less-than-stellar talent, and it’s going to take a lot to shake things up in 2017 and beyond.

Fortunately, the 49ers don’t have a ton of commitment to these players. Only a handful are commanding lengthy, expensive contracts. And it isn’t as if the Niners have cap space to worry about this season.

There are guys — described here — who might be worthy of a roster cut in 2017. We can focus on those in a bit. But, for now, let’s worry about players who literally are taking up a valuable roster spot — ones which could be used for impact talent this year forward.

San Francisco needs to ensure these five players aren’t suiting up with the team this season.

Sadly, none should be a big surprise.