The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that Smith will not be a member of the team next year. The 49ers will try to trade him, but will cut him early out of respect to Smith if nothing happens quickly.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal suggests, the news of Smith's eventual departure is not a huge shock, but it is worth noting the team would be open to giving Smith his release. Rapoport notes that the 49ers have a strong relationship with Smith and his agent Tom Condon. They believe he's earned the right to pick a team and be treated right. So what teams are interested in Smith? According to Rosenthal, the Bills, Cardinals, Eagles and Chiefs (all of whom have a serious need). The New York Jets have not shown interest yet. Smith's experience running the spread in college could be especially attractive to a team like the Eagles. ... Whatever the case, it sounds increasingly like sombody is going to get a viable stop-gap starter this offseason.
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