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San Francisco 49ers: 10 Free Agents to Consider Post Franchise-Tag Deadline

By Peter Panacy

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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Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Redskins won 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Redskins won 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 10: Wide Receiver Pierre Garcon

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon might not be the burner his counterpart, DeSean Jackson, is.

Yet the 30-year-old veteran has averaged more than 900 receiving yards a season over the last three years in Washington.

With Jackson also set to hit free agency — we’ll get to him next — Garcon would likely be cashing in on his final big contract but shouldn’t command as big a deal as Jackson this offseason. In other words, Jackson is the big name. Garcon is still nearly as serviceable.

Garcon also has ties to 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, who was the wideout’s offensive coordinator in Washington for 2012 and 2013.

San Francisco’s lone receiving threat is Torrey Smith, and it’s clear the Niners will want some notable upgrades here this offseason. Garcon provides that.