We have reached the end of another week in the NFL offseason, so it is time to see what has been going on with the Arizona Cardinals’ NFC West rivals — the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. What is new as we await the start of training camps later this month?
Below are a few stories from the last week that Cardinals fans should know about the 49ers.
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Mykel Williams is top DROY candidate
The 49ers’ top pick in the 2025 NFL draft was EDGE Mykel Williams. He was named the 49ers’ top candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Starting RT playing for big raise
Colton McKivitz, the 49ers’ starting right tackle, enters the final year of his contract after signing a one-year extension last year. A good year could set him up to get a huge deal in free agency next offseason.
Interest in FA CB
The Niners have had to make changes at cornerback Charvarius Ward departed in free agency. So did Isaac Yiadom and Rock Ya-Sin. They have shown recent interest in former first-round pick Damon Arnette.
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Day 3 rookie surprising in offseason program
The offseason program ended last month, but one 49ers writer believes that one of their late-round rookies was the team’s biggest offseason surprise. He named receiver Jordan Watkins, selected in the fourth round this year.
Roster breakdown
The Niners start camp later this month. Here is a look at their roster, broken down by position.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 5 49ers stories for Cardinals fans to know from the last week
