49ers evaluate veteran Vederian Lowe as primary depth behind Trent Williams

Lowe secures vital backup tackle role.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 101 min read

What happened: The San Francisco 49Ers expect Vederian Lowe to stabilize their depth behind starting left tackle Trent Williams. Lowe enters the offseason program on a two-year, $9.5 million contract with $5.75 million guaranteed. The veteran joins the roster after appearing in three games for the New England Patriots last season.

Why it matters: San Francisco lacked sufficient tackle depth late in 2024, leaving Austen Pleasants overmatched against strong defensive fronts. Lowe provides immediate experience with 1,529 career snaps. His addition ensures the team has a capable backup should Williams miss time during the upcoming 2026 season.

By the numbers: Lowe posted a 6.3 percent blown-block rate and committed just two false starts during the 2025 season. During a heavier workload in 2024, he logged 749 snaps and recorded a 4.3 percent blown-block rate while taking 11 penalties.

What to watch: Lowe will integrate with the offensive line group during training camp.

Sources

Yahoo NFL 2026-07-10T09:09:55.964573+00:00

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