49ers: Making the call on San Francisco's free agents in 2018

Re-sign or let walk: Making the call on 49ers’ free agents in 2018

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – NOVEMBER 27: Colin Kaepernick #7 and Chris Jones #93 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during a game against the Miami Dolphins on November 27, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Defensive Tackle Chris Jones

Veteran defensive tackle Chris Jones was one of the standouts from 49ers offseason activities, according to Eric Branch of SFGate.com.

The problem was, though, San Francisco’s defensive line ended up being pretty deep, especially after the NFL Draft additions of Solomon Thomas and D.J. Jones. Tack on a free-agent signing of nose tackle Earl Mitchell, and it’s not hard to see why Chris Jones ended up landing on injured reserve this season.

Depth along the D-line this upcoming offseason is going to be interesting to watch. In addition to D.J. Jones, Chris Jones has veteran defensive tackle Xavier Cooper to compete with.

Cooper has been solid enough, putting more pressure on San Francisco’s brass to make a tough decision.

And with fellow D-lineman Ronald Blair waiting in the folds, Jones’ prospects for a new deal don’t look good.

Prediction: Let walk