Why the 49ers Signed Veteran Left Tackle Andre Dillard
I’m not saying Trent Williams will retire any time soon. But if he were to call it a career in the next few months, the 49ers would be prepared.
Who is San Francisco 49ers ol Andre Dillard?
Getty The San Francisco 49ers have signed OL Andre Dillard and two vets. Dillard, a 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive tackle, began his NFL career with high expectations after being selected 22nd overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019.
Who is Andre Dillard?
Former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Andre Dillard signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. Dillard, a first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022, spent the 2024 season with the Packers. Last year, Dillard appeared in 10 games as a backup and special teamer, playing 13 snaps on offense and 50 on special teams.
What NFL team did Dillard play for?
Dillard entered the NFL as an Eagles first-round pick in 2019 and he spent the 2024 season with the Packers. He played in 10 games for Green Bay and has 69 overall appearances in the league. The 49ers also signed former Titans tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and cornerback Dallis Flowers.
Who is Packers left tackle Andre Dillard?
On Friday, they signed veteran left tackle Andre Dillard who was a first-round pick in 2019. But in his entire career, he has started just 19 games. Last season, he played a mere 13 snaps for the Packers. And now, he’s on his fourth team. Still, he’s a veteran with pedigree.
Who did the San Francisco 49ers sign?
The San Francisco 49ers announced they’ve signed three veterans: offensive tackles Andre Dillard and Nicholas Petit-Frere and cornerback Dallis Flowers. In corresponding roster moves, the 49ers waived defensive lineman Drake Jackson, cornerback Tre Tomlinson and offensive lineman Jalen McKenzie.
Will the 49ers be ready for life without Dillard?
But if he were to call it a career in the next few months, the 49ers would be prepared for life without him. On Friday, they signed veteran left tackle Andre Dillard who was a first-round pick in 2019. But in his entire career, he has started just 19 games. Last season, he played a mere 13 snaps for the Packers.