{"id":160603,"date":"2026-03-06T10:04:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=160603"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:04:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:04:56","slug":"breaking-49ers-quietly-lock-in-the-former-third-round-safety-they-once-passed-on-now-hes-back-to-fortify-the-secondary-and-quiet-the-critics-who-said-their-backfield-was-already-doom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=160603","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: 49ers Quietly Lock In the Former Third-Round Safety They Once Passed On\u2014Now He\u2019s Back to Fortify the Secondary and Quiet the Critics Who Said Their Backfield Was Already Doomed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atozsports.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjEwNTg4MzQyNjkyMDk1ODI1\/usatsi_24687187.jpg?arena_f_auto\" \/>49ers Agree to Sign Former Third-Round Safety to Strengthen Secondary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Santa Clara, CA. The San Francisco 49ers continue reinforcing their defensive unit this offseason, agreeing to sign a young safety known for his ability to generate turnovers and disrupt opposing passing attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The newest addition to the secondary is Andre Cisco, who originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (No. 65 overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, he has developed into an instinctive defensive back with strong ball skills.<\/p>\n<p>Across his career so far, Cisco has recorded 270 tackles, eight interceptions, and three forced fumbles, demonstrating a consistent ability to locate the football and create momentum-changing plays.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">49ers Agree to Sign Former Third-Round Safety  Andre Cisco, per Source <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qXA5pkRxgS\">pic.twitter.com\/qXA5pkRxgS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL Report (@ChiefsFaithful) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChiefsFaithful\/status\/2029707517681619015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>His instincts in reading quarterbacks and reacting to developing routes have made him particularly effective in deep coverage, while his physicality allows him to contribute in run support when needed.<\/p>\n<p>For San Francisco, the move aligns with the organization\u2019s long-standing defensive philosophy. The 49ers have built their identity around pressuring quarterbacks up front while relying on playmakers in the secondary to capitalize on mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>Adding Cisco provides another defensive weapon capable of turning pressure into turnovers, something that has long defined successful 49ers defenses.<\/p>\n<p>At 25 years old, Cisco also offers long-term upside. If he adapts quickly to the system in San Francisco, he could become an important piece in a secondary designed to complement one of the league\u2019s most aggressive defensive fronts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>49ers Agree to Sign Former Third-Round Safety to Strengthen Secondary Santa Clara, CA. 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