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5 Players the 49ers Should Avoid in NFL Free Agency

By Eric Gamboa

Dec 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) practice before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) practice before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

DeMarcus Ware, Outside Linebacker, Denver Broncos

Our No. 4 free agent to avoid is Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware.

At age 34, Ware is definitely on the back end of his career. Since 2012, Ware has been on a steady decline in performance. In his best season since 2012, Ware recorded 10.5 sacks in 2014.

However, Ware has failed to record double-digit sack numbers in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Ware’s current contract commands $10 million a season, which should make it easy for the next GM to avoid.

The 49ers should definitely look elsewhere to bolster their pass rush.