Jul 12, 2025 It's the dawn of a new era for the San Francisco 49ers' defense. Culture-defining stars like Talanoa Hufanga, Charvarius Ward, and Dre Greenlaw have been dispersed among the AFC, leaving openings at key defensive positions. The Niners have spent most of their resources this offseason bulking up the defense, adding physical players who can shut down opponents' rushing attacks. One of those new additions is set to compete for a starting job as a rookie. 49ers may be relying on rookie