The 49ers discussed a Connor Barwin trade with the Eagles before he was released, tweets Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com. As such, San Francisco could make sense as a landing spot for Barwin.
Barwin was in the midst of a six-year, $36MM contract he signed in 2013. Last year, the 30-year-old totaled 34 tackles, five sacks, and one forced fumble. He appeared in all 16 regular season games for the sixth consecutive season.
Part of the reason for Barwin’s Eagles ouster is his poor fit in a 4-3 scheme. The 49ers are now moving to a 4-3 front under new coordinator Robert Saleh, although his defense is said to have elements of a 3-4 look. Either way, San Francisco clearly has some level of interest in adding Barwin to its roster.
Come to the Cowboys and you can destroy the Eagles every year
The fact that they released him points to that they asked him if he’d want to play there in the absence of other offers because he’s been a good soldier, and he didn’t want to go there. That’s just what I glean from it.
Great guy. Will be missed. Would love to see him go back to Houston and help them keep going.
If he wants to stay in a 3-4 defense, best bet for playing time is probably Indianapolis. Could be a good rotational player in Green Bay, though.