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The San Francisco 49ers are being urged to sign Bengals DT B.J. Hill<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The\u00a0San Francisco 49ers\u00a0have built a championship roster, but they may need additional reinforcements to keep their window open longer.<\/p>\n
San Francisco is coming off a big win against the\u00a0Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u00a0to improve to 5-4. And while the 2025 free agency window is not a priority, teams like the 49ers are already thinking about their next moves. That\u2019s why Bleacher Report\u2019s NFL Scouting Department believes the team should sign\u00a0Cincinnati Bengals\u00a0DT B.J. Hill.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 49ers should be interested in reloading their defensive front in free agency. Cincinnati\u2019s\u00a0B.J. Hill\u00a0would be a suitable addition to San Francisco\u2019s 4-3 base defense. Defensive tackle Kevin Givens is set to be a free agent, while fellow DT Javon Hargrave is recovering from a season-ending triceps tear,\u201d\u00a0B\/R\u2019s November 11 article reads. \u201cThe 49ers are currently projected to have $44.5 million in 2025 cap space but may have to consider extending quarterback Brock Purdy in the offseason.<\/p>\n
Hill has the experience top NFL teams are looking for, and he would also be a slightly cheaper and younger option than someone like Hargrave. Considering how much money\u00a0the Niners\u00a0could save by cutting Hargrave, adding someone like Hill could be a possibility.<\/p>\n
What to Know About Bengals DT<\/h2>\n
After finishing his college career at NC State, Hill entered the NFL as a third round draft pick with the\u00a0New York Giants. Hill got off to a strong start in 2018, totaling 5.5 sacks and 2 passes defended as a rookie.<\/p>\n
However, Hill only started 5 games over his next two seasons with\u00a0New York. Hill had been relegated to a rotational option, which eventually led to his trade to Cincinnati in 2021.<\/p>\n
The former Wolfpack star was primarily a backup in his first campaign with the Bengals, but he totaled 5.5 sacks during the regular season and nabbed a critical interception for Cincinnati during their 27-24 win over the\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n
The Bengals committed to Hill during the 2022 offseason, signing him to a three-year,\u00a0$30 million deal. He has started 44 games since, totaling 8.5 sacks, 16 passes defended and 2 interceptions.<\/p>\n
But while the 29-year-old has been a solid addition, Cincinnati has made no moves to extend his contract. Whether or not he signs with\u00a0the 49ers, it\u2019s looking increasingly likely that Hill leaves the Bengals in 2025.<\/p>\n
49ers Could Cut Hargrave for Hill<\/h2>\n
As B\/R\u2019s write-up mentioned,\u00a0Hargrave\u00a0is out for the remainder of the 2024 season with a triceps tear. The timing is not ideal for anyone, but it could lead to San Francisco cutting their marquee DT.<\/p>\n
During the 2025 season, Hargrave is set to count as a $28.1 million cap hit per\u00a0Spotrac. While Hargrave was a solid contributor in 2023, few players are worth that kind of money. Factoring in his injury and the fact that he will be 32 by the 2025 offseason, Hargrave\u2019s future is far from certain.<\/p>\n
The Niners can save over $20 million by releasing him as a post-June 1 designation in 2025. They would still be on the hook for close to $8 million, but signing someone like Hill for a cheaper price could still count as a budget cut without losing much quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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