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5 potential roster-cut players the 49ers should target this preseason

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Cornerback Kyle Fuller #23 of the Chicago Bears runs back an interception against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Cornerback Kyle Fuller #23 of the Chicago Bears runs back an interception against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 29: Breno Giacomini #68 of the New York Jets in action against the Miami Dolphins during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 29: Breno Giacomini #68 of the New York Jets in action against the Miami Dolphins during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Offensive Tackle Breno Giacomini, Houston Texans

ESPN’s Sarah Barshop listed veteran offensive tackle Breno Giacomini as a possible cut candidate, as he tries to hammer out a spot with the Houston Texans this preseason.

The 31-year-old lineman suffered a back injury that limited him to just five games last season. And like a good chunk of players on this list, he wouldn’t be a plug-and-play option for San Francisco if that’s the route the team chose to take.

Giacomini has played almost his entire career at right tackle — a spot currently held by 49ers RT Trent Brown.

Brown would still be the favorite to win out. But his backup, Garry Gilliam, ranked 68th out of 76 qualifying tackles last year, per Pro Football Focus.

Gilliam isn’t an ideal backup, so Giacomini might wind up being a more feasible depth upgrade here.