49ers' Early Report Card for Most Impactful Offseason Decisions

The San Francisco 49ers' offseason looked exactly the way many people expected it would go.

San Francisco was not in the market for any of the big-name free agents, and instead, it focused on its roster needs with players on one-or-two-year contracts.

The two-year deal for Leonard Floyd and one-year contract for De'Vondre Campbell were the two most notable signings on defense.

On offense, the 49ers were forced to change their quarterback room with Josh Dobbs replacing Sam Darnold.

Dobbs was one of the best backup quarterbacks available and he should provide more veteran experience behind Brock Purdy.

Leonard Floyd

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) warms up before the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The 49ers needed depth across their defensive line after a handful of players, including Chase Young, hit free agency.

The two-year, $24 million deal for Leonard Floyd gives the 49ers a veteran pass-rusher to operate on the opposite side of Nick Bosa.

Floyd tied his career high in sacks with 10.5 last season for the Buffalo Bills. He has had at least nine sacks in each of the last four seasons.

Bosa and Floyd could end up as one of the more dynamic edge-rushing duos in the NFL if Floyd keeps up the consistency he displayed with the Bills and Los Angeles Rams in recent years.

Grade: A

De'Vondre Campbell

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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 14: De'Vondre Campbell #59 of the Green Bay Packers lines up during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on January 14, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

San Francisco took a bit of risk with its one-year deal for De'Vondre Campbell.

The former Green Bay Packers linebacker only played in 24 games over the last two seasons because of injuries.

Campbell has been incredibly productive when he has been on the field. He recorded 96 tackles in 13 games in 2022 and 75 tackles in 11 appearances in 2023.

Campbell brings a bit more bite to the linebacker corps alongside Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw.

He could be asked to play a larger role in the first few weeks of the regular season while Greenlaw works back to 100 percent from the torn Achilles he suffered in the Super Bowl.

Grade: B

Joshua Dobbs

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 24: Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

The 49ers and Vikings swapped Sam Darnold for Josh Dobbs in free agency.

Darnold signed in Minnesota with hopes to compete for the starting job now that Kirk Cousins is in Atlanta.

Dobbs is a solid backup for the 49ers, although they hope they never get to use him.

You could argue Dobbs is a better insurance policy behind Purdy than Darnold because of his extensive work as a backup and spot starter.

Dobbs threw for 2,464 yards between the Arizona Cardinals and Vikings in reserve roles last season.

Again, the 49ers hope not to use him and instead have him as a valuable off-field asset to Purdy, but they are not screwed at the position if they need their backup to play.

Grade: B