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Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch hugs a player looks on before the NFC Championship football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium. | Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0San Francisco 49ers\u00a0survived against the\u00a0Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u00a0on a last-second game-winning field goal on Sunday, and added a veteran in hopes of filling the biggest weakness on the roster Monday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dec 18, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to a report from Dan Duggan of\u00a0The Athletic<\/em>, the 49ers are signing former New York Giants defensive back Nick McCloud.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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McCloud, 26, appeared in seven games for the Giants this season before being released, while producing 14 total tackles and one pass breakup.<\/p>\n

<\/span>However, where McCloud may make the most significant impact for the 49ers, is bolstering one of the league\u2019s worst special teams units.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Nick McCloud Brings the San Francisco 49ers<\/h2>\n
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Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches the ball as New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) pursues during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to FTN\u2019s Aaron Schatz, the 49ers rank 30th in special teams DVOA, which could be an area where McCloud sees immediate playing time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While McCloud will initially join the 49ers\u2019 practice squad, his quickest path to getting on the field and seeing meaningful playing time may come as a contributor on special teams.<\/p>\n

The remainder of this season could prove to be an audition for McCloud, who was originally an undrafted free agent. Through his first three seasons, all in a Giants uniform, McCloud has posted 85 total tackles with one interception, 1.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles.<\/p>\n

San Francisco will give McCloud the chance to contribute on special teams and perhaps climb the depth chart at cornerback down the stretch run of this season.<\/p>\n

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Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) participates in a drill during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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