The San Francisco 49ers are currently reeling from a tightly fought Super Bowl loss, but the organization is already preparing to rebound next season. At the moment, the team is making minor adjustments to their roster, and they’ve started by releasing defensive back Isaiah Oliver, per the 49ers’ official website.
Selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft, Oliver spent his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons before signing with the 49ers last year. Throughout the 2023-24 season, the 27-year-old saw action in 17 games, where accumulated a total of 67 tackles (48 solo and 19 assisted), two passes defended and one interception.
Still, it won’t hurt to make a bit of tweaks here and there. One recurring issue that the 49ers could start with is the offensive line. More protection is sorely needed for Brock Purdy and the line’s overall play ranked 26th in pass protection this past season. In addition, having a deeper cornerback rotation would also boost the team’s 2024 campaign further.
