49ers Agree to Contract with Robert Jones for Offensive Line Depth The San Francisco 49ers have reached an agreement with veteran offensive lineman Robert Jones, adding depth to their offensive line ahead of the 2026 season. The deal was first reported by NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, who noted the 49ers and Jones had come to terms on a contract. The move was confirmed by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco, who highlighted Jones as a “strong candidate to start” at the open left guard position for the team. Jones, 27, brings experience to the 49ers’ interior offensive line, having played in 49 games with 30 starts during his first four seasons with the Miami Dolphins. The undrafted rookie from Middle Tennessee State primarily served as left guard under former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, where he became a 17-game starter in 2024. His familiarity with McDaniel’s offensive schemes is expected to ease the transition to Kyle Shanahan’s system, which the 49ers hope will help solidify their offensive line. The Dallas Cowboys signed Jones in free agency in 2025, but he suffered a neck injury during training camp and missed the entire season. This setback limited his playing time, but his physical tools and versatility as a left guard make him an attractive option for the 49ers. With the team looking to rebuild its offensive line, Jones’ arrival addresses a critical need. The 49ers have made several changes to their offensive line this offseason, including letting go of Spencer Burford in free agency and failing to re-sign Ben Bartch, the Week 1 starter at left guard in 2025. Bartch was sidelined by injury early in the season, and rookie Connor Colby, a seventh-round pick, struggled to step in. Burford eventually took over the starting role, but the lack of depth has been a concern.#san_francisco_49ers #miami_dolphins #kyle_shanahan #dallas_cowboys #robert_jones
