49ers' Budget Bet on Shanahan's Scheme | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers are defying NFL norms by spending less overall on their roster than NFC West rivals—thanks to Kyle Shanahan’s genius scheme that makes lesser talent shine. Despite investing heavily in skill positions and linebackers like Fred Warner, they’re pouring the least money into their offensive line—just $61 million—with Trent Williams alone taking up half the budget. This risky, high-reward strategy could pay off, but it’s a tightrope walk: one misstep and Shanahan’s magic might not save them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8867f9da748f5a4