NFL rumors: 49ers expected to sign Buster Skrine to contract

The 49ers again are going bargain hunting as they deal with injuries to key players.

NFL Insider Adam Caplan reported Tuesday, citing a source, that following an injury to nickelback K'Waun Williams, the 49ers are expected to sign veteran nickel Buster Skrine.

With #49ers nickel CB K’Waun Williams dealing with a calf strain, the team is expected to sign veteran nickel CB Buster Skrine, source said.

Rookie CB Deommodore Lenoir replaced Williams in last week’s game against the Packers.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) September 28, 2021

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Skrine, 32, last played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears last season. He appeared in 12 games for the Bears in 2020, recording 66 tackles -- his most since 2014 -- three passes defensed and forced one fumble.

The 10-year veteran has played for three teams: The Bears, New York Jets and Cleveland Browns. Skrine has averaged 58 tackles and 8.5 passes defensed per season.

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Williams, 30, only played six defensive snaps in the 49ers' 30-28 loss to the Green Bay Packers before exiting early with a strained calf. He has just six tackles and one QB hit this season through three games.