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5 Worst NFL Free-Agency Signings in San Francisco 49ers History

By Peter Felsch

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 8, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Detail view of the NFL logo with salute the troops logo on the end zone pylon during the second quarter between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 8, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Detail view of the NFL logo with salute the troops logo on the end zone pylon during the second quarter between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL free agency is almost in full effect right now, and teams are vying for coveted players and underrated pickups. Niner Noise takes a look down memory lane at the five worst free-agent signings by the 49ers.

With the free-agency period starting on March 9, the San Francisco 49ers are in a great position to add elite talent with a surplus of spending money.

The current NFL landscape for free-agency acquisitions began in 1993, when the owners granted the players free agency in exchange for a salary cap.

Niner Noise takes a look at the worst free-agent signings by the 49ers until now. Rankings are from bad to worst.