The San Francisco 49ers are already going to work to bring back a pair of defensive free agents who proved their value last season in limited action. General manager John Lynch on Tuesday at the NFL combine told reporters the 49ers are in contact with safety Talanoa Hufanga and linebacker Dre Greenlaw to try and retain both when they hit unrestricted free agency in March.

With Fred Warner’s massive contract and upcoming extensions for other key players, San Francisco may not have the flexibility to retain Greenlaw. The post 49ers May Have to Decide Between Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw appeared first on Heavy Sports.

At the same time, Lynch acknowledged that Greenlaw may look to test free agency before definitively returning to the only team he’s ever played for. “Dre should go out and see what’s out there,” Lynch said ( via Matt Barrows of The Athletic ).

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John Lynch confirmed the San Francisco 49ers are in communication with Dre Greenlaw’s representation in attempt to reach a new contract agreement.