It’s unclear exactly what the 49ers’ plan is at free safety. They re-signed veteran Tashaun Gipson this offseason to a one-year deal, and then traded up to No. 87 in the draft to select Ji’Ayir Brown out of Penn State.
There’s certainly a question about whether the team intends to start Brown over Gipson. They could go that route depending on how the rookie adapts and how Gipson looks in camp entering his 12th NFL season. However, according to Matt Barrows of the Athletic, 49ers defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks foresees a scenario where both could play in a three-safety look with Talanoa Hufanga.
