The San Francisco 49ers snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the NFC Championship Game this January against the Detroit Lions. The Lions returned the favor by responding to a 49ers’ bid for restricted free agent Brock Wright.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a deal with Brock Wright
The two NFC heavyweights sparred over tight end in free agency. The 49ers and Wright agreed to a three-year deal worth $12 million on an offer sheet. However, since Wright was a restricted free agent, the Lions had a chance to match the 49ers’ offer.
The Detroit Lions matched the 49ers’ offer
According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, the Lions matched the 49ers’ offer by Wednesday’s deadline. One of the league’s best blocking tight ends will stay in Detroit.
Source: The #Lions have decided to match the 3-year, $12M offer to RFA TE Brock Wright from the #49ers. pic.twitter.com/a79l63YON6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 3, 2024
The 49ers could have had an impressive duo with George Kittle and Wright. Kittle is an exceptional receiver, and Wright would have added complementary help to the team’s vaunted rushing attack.
49ers fans react to losing out on tight end help
49ers fans were disappointed at losing out on Wright. Many feel the 49ers should draft a tight end this year. Here are the best reactions to the Lions matching the 49ers offer for Wright.
I guess we know that means no George Kittle next year 😅
— GHOST OF PETE CARROLL (@officeofpete) March 30, 2024
And with the 63 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft the 49ers select. Ja’tavion Sanders.
— Brad Morrison (@LaxBrad925) April 3, 2024
Next Brock available. Trade up for Brock Bowers?
— BCE (@BCE49er) April 3, 2024
Our 49ers need to draft a TE that comes with stability, versatile and dependable… Let's go Niners 💫
— Patricia Alegria (@Patrici12411902) April 3, 2024
😕
— マイケル (@Civickid96) April 3, 2024
— NinersAllday (@NinersOD) April 3, 2024
Need to get Jeremiah Bell in the 4th. Kittle needs some help.
— j m (@jm71493659) April 3, 2024
This is why we can't have nice things.
— The Landlord (@burnherzog1982) April 3, 2024
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