San Francisco 49ers Sign Former Lions Edge Rusher

The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Detroit Lions defensive end Austin Bryant to a one-year contract, as reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

The #49ers are signing Austin Bryant to a one-year deal, per source. https://t.co/klhBk32YmN

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 23, 2023

Bryant, a former fourth-round pick, played for the Lions for four years and appeared in 33 games, recording 65 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two passes defended.

In 2021, he showed promise as a pass-rusher with 4.5 sacks in 14 games, but the Lions' defensive retooling pushed him down the depth chart in 2022.

The #49ers newest edge rusher, Austin Bryant. Kris Kocurek’s newest project

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— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) March 23, 2023

With the 49ers, Bryant is expected to fill a rotational role similar to the one he previously held.

Bryant is a former fourth-round pick by the Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft. Photo Credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK