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Jason Verrett Wants To See A Former Charger Join the 49ers

Brad Graham • June 22, 2021

Is Verrett out here recruiting?

That Red n Gold wit the dreads swangin would look good on you Brodie @MelvinIngram https://t.co/YTPERVTpoF
— Jason Verrett (@Jfeeva_2) June 22, 2021

San Francisco starting cornerback Jason Verrett took to twitter today to put in a good word for free agent defensive end Melvin Ingram.

Ingram is currently a free agent after playing his entire 9 year career with the San Diego/Los Angles Chargers. Melvin was one of the best edge defenders during the prime of his career and would likely be a welcomed piece to the locker room at the right price.

Ingram has put up 49 sacks over his career and has been a very productive player as a 3x Pro Bowler. Notching 111 game under his belt, he would also be a great veteran presence to add to the group.

You can see that Ingram didn't contribute much to the Chargers in 2020 after only playing in 7 games and recording 10 total tackles. Ingram found himself on IR after week 11 with a knee injury. The lack of production combined with age and cost is likely why he is still available.

With the status of Dee Ford a bit up in the air and DE Jordan Willis getting suspended for the first 6-games of the year, I could definitely see the 49ers add more depth at the edges via free agency.

Ingram is a natural LEO but could also play the Big End role in the 49ers' wide-9 scheme. He brings versatility with him by being able to kick down to the 3-Technique and play over the guards. He could be a great addition to spell Bosa or Sosa in the rotation and I player I would personally prefer over guys like Dion Jordan and Ezekiel Ansah.

The 49ers will indeed need to see contributions from the depth of this defensive line in 2021, as this has historically been the case.

Ingram could be a nice piece to add heading into camp.