Locked On 49ers - Daily Podcast On The San Francisco 49ers 49ERS SQUAD SHOW: Christian McCaffrey to Have REDUCED ROLE in 2026, Other Owners Meeting Insights
Apr 2, 2026
Dwayne Bord, four-time Super Bowl champion and veteran analyst, and Ayrton Ostley, NFL training reporter for USA Today, break down the owners' meeting takeaways. They focus on plans to cut Christian McCaffrey’s workload, backup running back roles and late-round targets, offensive-line decisions around Trent Williams, and injury and recovery updates for key players.
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Trent Williams Talks Must Finish Before Draft
- Trent Williams negotiations appear to be progressing and the 49ers need clarity before the draft to avoid having to replace a high-end left tackle.
- If Trent departs, the team may need to address both left tackle and left guard in the draft.
Interior Lineman Ioane Stands Out As First Round Option
- Ioane from Penn State is the top interior OL target and could be a pro-bowl caliber pick if available at 27.
- If Ioane's gone, the 49ers could pivot to second-round options like Emmanuel Pregnan.
Caleb Lomu Provides Tackle To Guard Flexibility
- Caleb Lomu is a flexible pick who can start at LT if Trent is gone or shift to guard if Trent returns, offering roster insurance.
- The 49ers could mirror the Packers' Jordan Morgan path, developing a tackle into a future left tackle.